nursing home in Breckenridge, MN
St Francis Home
2400 St Francis Drive, Breckenridge, MN 56520 · (218) 643-3000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St Francis Home at a glance
St Francis Home is a 80-bed non-profit nursing home in Breckenridge, Minnesota (Wilkin County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 9, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 32.6% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 80
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Commonspirit Health
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1984
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Wilkin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245265
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.20 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.25 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.52 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.70 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 32.6% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.5% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 14 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 80 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 37 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 46.3% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.8% | 4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.1% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.1% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.6% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.8% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.6% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 26.7% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.5% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 82.9% | 88.1% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 16, 2026 |
| June 9, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 18, 2026 |
| June 9, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 2026 |
| June 9, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2026 |
| June 9, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2026 |
| March 17, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2026 |
| March 17, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2026 |
| April 16, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 16, 2025 |
| April 16, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| September 11, 2024 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2024 |
| July 17, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 9, 2024 |
| July 17, 2024 Standard | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 9, 2024 |
| July 17, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 9, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2022 |
| ALTHOFF, TAMERA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| ANDERSON, DANIEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| DOHMAN, GLORIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| GROSSMAN, CHARLENE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| HANSEN, CARTER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| MCCARTNEY, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| REINKE, DOREEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
| DEAN, LLOYD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2000 |
| NELSON, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2003 |
| O'QUINN, MARVIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| ROSS, JAY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| STOWMAN, AMBER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2018 |
| CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1995 |
| ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1984 |
| NELSON, DAVID Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2003 |
| ROSS, JAY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| STOWMAN, AMBER Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Home's rating?
St Francis Home has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did St Francis Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does St Francis Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns St Francis Home?
It is non profit - church related and part of Commonspirit Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is St Francis Home and how do I contact it?
St Francis Home is at 2400 St Francis Drive, Breckenridge, MN 56520. Phone: (218) 643-3000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.