ElderGrade
D

44.6/100

Below average

New Richland Care Center

312 Northeast 1St Street, New Richland, MN 56072

CMS 1/5 stars #3 of 3 in Waseca County (507) 465-3292
Certified beds
45
Occupancy
78%
Ownership
Government
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.

  • $79,694 in federal fines

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

  • Nursing staff turnover of 79%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

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

18.6/30

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
  • -1.4 for 21 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

2/15

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

  • 79% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

0/10

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

  • $79,694 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

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 Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

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

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

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

Nursing staff turnover 79.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 21 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 31, 2026 (4 months ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

D Jun 5, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 19, 2025 F0867 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 19, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2025 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Feb 19, 2025 F0577 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D Jan 8, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

K Nov 18, 2024 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Nov 18, 2024 F0865 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
STUDNICKA, MARNIE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ALEXANDER, DONALD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NEW RICHLAND CARE CENTER Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about New Richland Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for New Richland Care Center? +

New Richland Care Center holds an ElderGrade of D (44.6 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 New Richland Care Center? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has New Richland Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 21 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 New Richland Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, New Richland Care Center 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.