Green Pine Acres Nursing Home

Name: Green Pine Acres Nursing Home
Address: 427 MAIN STREET NORTHEAST, Menahga, MN, 56464, US
Telephone: 2185644101

427 Main Street Northeast, Menahga, MN 56464 · Wadena County · 65 certified beds · avg 56 residents/day · certified since Jun 1, 1991

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.26

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (7)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 28, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 28, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Mar 19, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Mar 19, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Sep 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Apr 17, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not reassess a resident after a significant change in their condition, such as a sudden decline in health. A full new assessment is required when a resident's condition changes in a major way.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (2 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	3	D
2025	2	D
2026	2	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Minnesota avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.26	4.83	3.95	top 26% in Minnesota; top 10% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.78	1.22	0.69	bottom 11% in Minnesota; top 29% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.34	4.27	3.50	top 45% in Minnesota; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.20	0.69	0.48	bottom 2% in Minnesota; bottom 12% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	30.4	42.2	45.8	top 24% in Minnesota; top 15% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	14.3	38.6	42.9	top 10% in Minnesota; top 7% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.77, RN 0.71, weekend 3.94. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

Government - City

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
City of Menahga	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/01/1966
Ahlf, Laura	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	07/23/2016
Ahlf, Laura	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/23/2016

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"If my family member's health suddenly changes, how quickly do you reassess them and update their care?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Heritage Living Center	11.2 mi	Park Rapids, MN	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245563.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Green Pine Acres Nursing Home

427 Main Street Northeast, Menahga, MN 56464 · 2185644101

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "If my family member's health suddenly changes, how quickly do you reassess them and update their care?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 245563 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)