Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Harmony, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245528) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,649
Phone: (507) 886-6544 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gundersen Harmony Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Gundersen Harmony Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.38 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.4%.
CMS records show one federal fine totaling $12,649.00 for Gundersen Harmony Care Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Gundersen Harmony Care Center is a nonprofit-operated nursing home in Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1988. The facility is licensed for 42 beds and reports an average daily census of 36.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of about 3.38 per resident per day, including approximately 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.4%, a figure families may wish to discuss directly with facility administration.
On the penalty record, CMS lists one federal fine totaling $12,649.00 for this facility, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details and inspection reports 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?
Gundersen Harmony Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists one fine totaling $12,649.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No — CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 42 beds and has an average daily census of 36.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated by a nonprofit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5078866544 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not address tour details; contact the facility at 5078866544 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 latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245528?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.