Clara City Care Center
Clara City, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245573) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,260 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (320) 847-2221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clara City Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of about 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for Clara City Care Center in the data available. However, CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5, the lowest tier on the scale.
Clara City Care Center has one federal fine on record from CMS, totaling $13,260.00, along with two payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the CMS data reviewed for this facility.
About this facility
Clara City Care Center is a government (city)-owned nursing home in Clara City, Chippewa County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1991. The facility is certified for 48 beds and reports an average daily census of 31.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Clara City Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Minnesota state average overall rating of 3.15. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 1 star, Staffing rating of 1 star, and Quality Measures rating of 3 stars. Families should note that the overall and staffing ratings are among the lowest possible on CMS's five-star scale.
CMS staffing data provided does not include specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing staff turnover percentage figures for this facility; families should verify current staffing figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
On penalties, CMS records show Clara City Care Center has one federal fine on record totaling $13,260.00, along with two payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this facility. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation was listed in the provided data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and most recent data directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clara City Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Clara City Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5, but specific nurse hours per resident and turnover percentage were not included in the available data; contact the facility at 3208472221 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show one federal fine totaling $13,260.00 and two payment denials.
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 Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Clara City Care Center is certified for 48 beds and has an average daily census of 31.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a government entity (City of Clara City); no chain affiliation was listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at 3208472221 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 3208472221 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245573?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.