Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center
Milaca, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245422) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 983-2185 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center reports 4.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center has no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Milaca, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1987. The facility is licensed for 70 certified beds and serves an average of 54.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Milaca Elim Meadows holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this dataset.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated for Milaca Elim Meadows in the available data.
The facility is part of the Cassia chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars. There is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families researching this facility should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey findings, and quality measure details, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.50 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 70 certified beds and an average daily population of 54.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by 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?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the provided data; please contact the facility at (320) 983-2185 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The dataset does not include tour or amenity details; contact the facility at (320) 983-2185 to arrange a visit and ask about specific care programs.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245422?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.