Norris Square
6993 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 · (651) 769-6650
Non profit - Corporation · 72 certified beds
Norris Square has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 3 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 10, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.December 10, 2025 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 10, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.December 10, 2025 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.November 3, 2023 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 16 daysStarting November 29, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.47 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.53 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.28 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.65 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 37.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Norris Square on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.