525 Bluff Avenue, St Charles, MN 55972 (opens Google Maps) · Winona County · (507) 932-3283· 45 certified beds · avg 32 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1985 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities, chain avg rating 2.7★)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Aug 6, 2024 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Aug 27, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Showing the latest 3 of 21 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. F-0584
The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. F-0908
The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. F-0550
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. · F-0908 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint · F-0655 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · from a complaint · F-0732 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint · F-0602 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 · F-0609 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 · F-0610 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint · F-0755 |
| May 14, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| May 14, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| May 14, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · F-0697 |
| May 14, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| May 14, 2025 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman. · F-0577 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 7).
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | J ▲ |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 | 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.
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1 fine totaling $16,452.
Every penalty CMS publishes for this facility in the 3-year window is listed —none excluded. The count and the dollar total come from two different CMS datasets and agree for this facility. Penalties older than the window are dropped by CMS before publication, not by us.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | Fine | $16,452 |
What these staffing numbers mean →
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.97 | 4.83 | 3.95 | bottom 14% in Minnesota; top 41% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.12 | 1.22 | 0.69 | bottom 49% in Minnesota; top 11% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.68 | 4.27 | 3.50 | bottom 23% in Minnesota; top 34% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.58 | 0.69 | 0.48 | bottom 49% in Minnesota; top 24% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 22.7 | 42.2 | 45.8 | top 6% in Minnesota; top 5% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 40.0 | 38.6 | 42.9 | bottom 45% in Minnesota; top 46% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 3.52, RN 1.00, weekend 3.26.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.52 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Price evidence · separate from quality
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How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baumann, Troy | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2016 |
| Hoehn, Jeffrey | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2016 |
| NSHC Wisconsin LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 12/30/2016 |
| Baumann, Troy | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2016 |
| Baumann, Troy | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2016 |
| Baumann, Troy | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2016 |
| Belongia, Christina | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| Belongia, Christina | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| Cibc Bank USA | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| Cibc Bank USA | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2018 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| Continuum Therapy Partners LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Continuum Therapy Partners LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| Gee, Darren | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2021 |
| Gee, Darren | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2025 |
| Gee, Darren | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2021 |
| Gimlin, Lindsay | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2025 |
| Gimlin, Lindsay | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2025 |
| GPH St. Charles LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
Showing 20 of 38 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 18 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
CMS lists this facility under the chain North Shore Healthcare — 59 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 58 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen Valley Care Center | 10.8 mi | Chatfield, MN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| The Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center | 14.6 mi | Plainview, MN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Home | 19.3 mi | Rushford, MN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Sauer Health Care | 19.5 mi | Winona, MN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Rochester Restorative Care Center | 19.8 mi | Rochester, MN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
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CMS records place this facility in Winona, MN — 4 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245270.
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