ElderGrade
C

60.7/100

Average

La Crescent Health Services

101 South Hill Street, La Crescent, MN 55947

CMS 1/5 stars #2 of 3 in Houston County (507) 895-4445
Certified beds
42
Occupancy
72%
Ownership
For-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.

  • 1 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.

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

14.7/30

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

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -5.3 for 32 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.38 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% 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.

  • 48% 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

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 3.86 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.38 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.37 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 48.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 32 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 14, 2026 (4 months ago).

J Apr 14, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Apr 14, 2026 F0841

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 14, 2026 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 14, 2026 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 14, 2026 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 14, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 14, 2026 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 14, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE, which operates 59 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BAUMANN, TROY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HOEHN, JEFFREY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CIBC BANK USA Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
BAUMANN, TROY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HOEHN, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CIBC BANK USA Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CONTINUUM THERAPY PARTNERS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NSH REHAB LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WIPFLI LLP Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BAUMANN, TROY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about La Crescent Health Services

What is the ElderGrade for La Crescent Health Services? +

La Crescent Health Services holds an ElderGrade of C (60.7 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 La Crescent Health Services? +

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

Has La Crescent Health Services been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 32 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 La Crescent Health Services accept Medicaid? +

Yes, La Crescent Health Services 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.