Harmony River Living Center
1555 Sherwood Street Southeast, Hutchinson, MN 55350 · (320) 484-6000
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Harmony River Living Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 1 citation, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $29,870 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 April 7, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 7, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 10, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.June 10, 2026 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.June 10, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 7, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 10, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 10, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.October 15, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,350April 7, 2026
- Fine of $13,520October 15, 2025
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 | 4.09 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.77 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.38 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.94 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.5% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 115.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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