Appleton Area Health
Appleton, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245231) · 47 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 289-2422 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Appleton Area Health has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of about 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Appleton Area Health reports total nurse staffing of about 4.81 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Appleton Area Health has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Appleton Area Health is a government (city)-owned nursing home in Appleton, Swift County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since August 1982. It is licensed for 47 beds and has an average daily census of 28.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Appleton Area Health holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.15 for Minnesota. The facility's four CMS component ratings vary: the health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star, indicating staffing levels below CMS benchmarks relative to resident needs.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.809 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.839 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0% annually.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided. Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection details and any updates beyond this data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Appleton Area Health has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of about 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Appleton Area Health is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, with a 34.0% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Appleton Area Health.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 47 beds and has an average daily census of 28.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Appleton Area Health is owned by a government entity (City of Appleton); no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); for this facility these are 3, 4, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3202892422 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3202892422 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245231?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.