Crest View Lutheran Home
Columbia Heights, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245018) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,720
Phone: (763) 782-1611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Crest View Lutheran Home has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Crest View Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.19 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in this data.
Crest View Lutheran Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,720.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Crest View Lutheran Home is a non-profit nursing home in Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 106 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 86.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Crest View Lutheran Home holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,720.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail on the underlying findings. No Special Focus Facility designation is noted in this data.
No chain affiliation is listed in this data, and CMS does not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Crest View Lutheran Home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,720.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 106 beds with an average daily census of 86.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; here those are 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (763) 782-1611 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (763) 782-1611 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245018?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.