Heritage Living Center
619 West Sixth Street, Park Rapids, MN 56470 · (218) 237-8312
Government - County · 48 certified beds
Heritage Living Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2026, found 5 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 5, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 5, 2026 · F0684 · 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.August 5, 2026 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 5, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.August 5, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 5, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 9, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.87 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.52 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.76 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 48 |
| Average residents per day | 38.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Aicota Health Care Center Aitkin · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Aitkin Health Services Aitkin · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Woodland Brainerd · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Bethany Brainerd · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Central Todd County Care Center Clarissa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Heritage Living Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.