Zumbrota Care Center
433 Mill Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992 · (507) 732-8400
Non profit - Corporation · 42 certified beds
Zumbrota Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 4 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $28,321 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 July 29, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.July 29, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 29, 2026 · F0684 · 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.July 29, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.July 29, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 2, 2025 · F0689 · 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.November 26, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.November 26, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 7, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 27, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 27, 2025 · F0641 · 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.May 27, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.May 27, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.May 27, 2025 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.May 27, 2025 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.May 27, 2025 · F0851 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $28,321May 27, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 367 daysStarting June 25, 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 | 3.66 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.48 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.34 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.5% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 42 |
| Average residents per day | 33.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City Lake City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Edenbrook Pine Haven Pine Island · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- St Crispin Living Community Red Wing · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Zumbrota Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.