nursing home in Ulen, MN
Viking Manor Nursing Home
317 First Street Northwest, Ulen, MN 56585 · (218) 596-8847
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Viking Manor Nursing Home at a glance
Viking Manor Nursing Home is a 45-bed government nursing home in Ulen, Minnesota (Clay 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 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 11, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 12.2% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Beds
- 45
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Clay County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245559
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) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.42 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.32 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.38 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.99 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 12.2% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 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) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 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 | 45 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 42 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.2% | 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% | 4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.2% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 6.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.2% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.5% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 15% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.2% | 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 newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.7% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 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 11, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2024 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 March 28, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 28, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 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 March 25, 2024 |
| January 25, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUITHLE, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/17/2025 |
| LUNDE-BURNSIDE, JESSIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/05/2021 |
| ASHMORE, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/11/2010 |
| BEGG, JEREMY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2020 |
| HOLM, LUTHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
| LUNDE-BURNSIDE, JESSIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/05/2021 |
| SYVERSON, KIM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2013 |
| ZIMMERMAN, RANDY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
| ZIMMERMAN, RANDY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
| CITY OF ULEN & MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE & VIKING MANOR Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2020 |
| LUITHLE, TIMOTHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/17/2025 |
| LUNDE-BURNSIDE, JESSIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/05/2021 |
| ZIMMERMAN, RANDY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/17/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Viking Manor Nursing Home's rating?
Viking Manor Nursing 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 Viking Manor Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Viking Manor Nursing 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 Viking Manor Nursing Home?
It is government - city. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Viking Manor Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Viking Manor Nursing Home is at 317 First Street Northwest, Ulen, MN 56585. Phone: (218) 596-8847.
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.