The Gardens At Winsted Llc
Winsted, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245459) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021
Phone: (320) 482-3135 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Gardens At Winsted holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Gardens At Winsted reports total nurse staffing of about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%, which is relatively high.
CMS records show The Gardens At Winsted has 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 and 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon displayed and no Special Focus status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Gardens At Winsted LLC is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Winsted, McLeod County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1987. The facility is licensed for 70 beds, with an average daily census of 38.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.36 per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%, which is notably high.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated in the available data for this facility.
The Gardens At Winsted is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare 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?
The Gardens At Winsted has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is 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?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,021.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 70 beds with an average daily census of 38.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not available in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 3204823135 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 3204823135 to arrange a tour and ask about specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245459?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.