Elim Wellspring Health Care Center
Princeton, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245494) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (763) 389-0410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Elim Wellspring reports total nurse staffing of about 5.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and nursing staff turnover of 46.3%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Elim Wellspring Health Care Center, with zero payment denials, and no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the data.
About this facility
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Princeton, Minnesota (Mille Lacs County), operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has 86 certified beds and an average daily census of 75.6 residents, and has held certification since August 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elim Wellspring holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines and no federal fines on record ($0.00 total), and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Elim Wellspring is part of the Cassia chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elim Wellspring has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.05 hours per resident per day, with 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 46.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no federal fines on record, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 86 certified beds with an average daily population of 75.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Cassia chain, which includes 16 facilities with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; Elim Wellspring scores 5 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 763-389-0410 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 763-389-0410 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245494?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.