Oak Hills Living Center
New Ulm, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245490) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $30,026 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (507) 233-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oak Hills Living Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Oak Hills Living Center reports total nurse staffing of 5.27 hours per resident per day, including 1.03 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.0%.
Oak Hills Living Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $30,026.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Oak Hills Living Center is a non-profit nursing home in New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1987. The facility is licensed for 94 certified beds and reports an average daily population of 78.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Oak Hills Living Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.27 and RN hours per resident per day of 1.03. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $30,026.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility designation is noted. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Oak Hills Living Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.27 hours per resident per day, including 1.03 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 39.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $30,026.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Oak Hills Living Center has 94 certified beds and an average daily population of 78.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit (other) facility; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Oak Hills Living Center scores 4, 3, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at (507) 233-0800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (507) 233-0800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245490?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.