nursing home in Owatonna, MN
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna
2255 30th Street NW, Owatonna, MN 55060 · (507) 444-4200
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna at a glance
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna is a 79-bed non-profit nursing home in Owatonna, Minnesota (Steele County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 24, 2025) found 16 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $36,638.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 79
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Benedictine Health System
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Steele County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245426
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.07 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.89 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.51 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.64 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.2% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Average |
| 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) | 16 | 7 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 6 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 95 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $36,638 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 79 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 75 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.3% | 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) | 7.2% | 4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.4% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.9% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.3% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 26.7% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 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) | 2.2% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 31.8% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.3% | 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 newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.1% | 82.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 39 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| March 26, 2026 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 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 September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | 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 September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 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 September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| July 9, 2025 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| October 24, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 26, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 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 November 26, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 26, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 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 October 1, 2024 |
| July 24, 2024 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 22, 2024 |
| July 24, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 20, 2024 |
| June 28, 2024 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 30, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 24, 2024 |
| June 6, 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 July 24, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | 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 July 24, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2024 |
| August 3, 2023 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 October 16, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 27, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 3, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $36,638 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2024 | Fine | $22,205 |
| June 6, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRUEHBRODT GLENZINSKI, JUDY Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| KERN, LISA Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2019 |
| BRUHN, JENNIFER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/25/2019 |
| BURETTA, PATRICIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/23/2024 |
| DRAEGER, ANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2021 |
| KOTTKE, MATTHEW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| MILLER, SANDRA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/10/2017 |
| OBERG, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
| RETHEMEIER, JULIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/27/2023 |
| RYMANOWSKI, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2009 |
| SLIETER, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
| WOLF, CHRIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2024 |
| BERGIEN, TRICIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/21/2017 |
| RYMANOWSKI, KEVIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2009 |
| BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2010 |
| CARLEY, GERALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/18/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Benedictine Living Community Owatonna's rating?
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna has 1 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 Benedictine Living Community Owatonna receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 16 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Benedictine Living Community Owatonna 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 Benedictine Living Community Owatonna?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Benedictine Health System. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Benedictine Living Community Owatonna and how do I contact it?
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna is at 2255 30th Street NW, Owatonna, MN 55060. Phone: (507) 444-4200.
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.