ElderGrade
C

58.8/100

Average

Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy

230 Church Avenue, Box 676, Albany, MN 56307

CMS 2/5 stars #8 of 9 in Stearns County (320) 845-2195
Certified beds
76
Occupancy
73%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $69,449 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

17.8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4.2 for 29 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

24/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.69 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 50% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

3/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $69,449 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.71 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.69 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.30 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 50.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 29 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 26, 2026 (5 months ago).

G May 12, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

F Feb 26, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Dec 20, 2024 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

F Dec 20, 2024 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM, which operates 23 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CARLEY, GERALD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KNAPP, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KOOP, STEVEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PAULSEN, RONALD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PETERSON, ANNELIESE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TOMCZIK, PAUL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
VEBELUN, EDWARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BERGIEN, TRICIA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
RYMANOWSKI, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KUHN, JENNIFER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEWIS, BRIAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy

What is the ElderGrade for Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy? +

Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy holds an ElderGrade of C (58.8 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy? +

Residents receive an average of 4.71 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 29 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.