Avera Morningside Heights Care Center
Marshall, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245228) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,345 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (507) 537-9394 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera Morningside Heights Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Avera Morningside Heights Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.79989 hours per resident per day, including 1.01139 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.4%.
Avera Morningside Heights Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,345.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avera Morningside Heights Care Center is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Marshall, Lyon County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since August 1979 and maintains 76 certified beds, with an average of 71.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avera Morningside Heights holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.79989 hours per resident per day, including 1.01139 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,345.00, along with 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Avera Morningside Heights Care Center is part of the Avera Health chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.7 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.79989 hours per resident per day with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5, and nursing turnover is 24.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $17,345.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not in the CMS Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 76 certified beds with an average of 71.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Avera Health chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3), health inspection (2), quality measures (3), and staffing (5), each on a 5-star scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5075379394 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5075379394 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245228?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.