New Richland Care Center
New Richland, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245316) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $79,694 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (507) 465-3292 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New Richland Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Minnesota's state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for New Richland Care Center, but its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 79.3%, which is notably high.
Yes, New Richland Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $79,694.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
New Richland Care Center is a government (city-owned) nursing home in New Richland, Waseca County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 45 beds and has an average daily census of 35.2 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, New Richland Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS-reported nurse staffing turnover is high, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 79.3%. Total nurse hours per resident per day and RN hours per resident per day were not provided in the available data.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $79,694.00 for this facility, and 1 instance of payment denial. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
New Richland Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
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?
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for this facility; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is 79.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $79,694.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
New Richland Care Center is certified for 45 beds, with an average daily census of 35.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is government-owned (City), and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility's are 2, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (507) 465-3292 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (507) 465-3292 to arrange a visit and verify conditions firsthand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details for New Richland Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245316?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.