Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc
Karlstad, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245468) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 436-2161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc reports 3.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is 17.2%.
Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc is a 46-bed skilled nursing facility in Karlstad, Kittson County, Minnesota, serving an average of 27.8 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing averages 3.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator in place throughout the CMS rating period.
Data sourced from 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?
It holds a 5-star overall rating, which is 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 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 17.2% and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
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 listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 46 beds and has an average daily census of 27.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2184362161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2184362161 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245468?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.