Tuff Memorial Home
Hills, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245548) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 11 totaling $40,240 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (507) 962-3275 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tuff Memorial Home has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, but its staffing rating is only 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident day or RN hours per resident day for Tuff Memorial Home in the available data. Its nursing staff turnover is 39.5%, and its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Yes, Tuff Memorial Home has 11 federal fines on record totaling $40,240.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Tuff Memorial Home is a non-profit-operated nursing home in Hills, Minnesota, certified for 48 beds with an average daily census of 38.6 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since March 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tuff Memorial Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, but the staffing rating is only 1 out of 5. Families should weigh this staffing score carefully alongside the strong inspection and quality results.
CMS-reported nursing staff turnover stands at 39.5%. Specific total nurse hours per resident day and RN hours per resident day were not provided in the available data; families should confirm current staffing figures directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 11 fines totaling $40,240.00 against this facility, and 1 payment denial. These penalties are part of the facility's official federal record and are stated here as reported, without further characterization.
No abuse icon designation or Special Focus Facility status was included in the available data for this listing. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change was indicated in the data provided.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Data vintage as provided in the dataset used to build this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tuff Memorial Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Specific nurse hours per resident day were not reported in the available data; nursing staff turnover is 39.5%, and the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 11 fines totaling $40,240.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Tuff Memorial Home is certified for 48 beds, with an average of 38.6 residents in residence.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally certified since March 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections (5/5 here), quality measures (4/5), and staffing (1/5) — which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify services offered; contact the facility at (507) 962-3275 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) 962-3275 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current federal record for Tuff Memorial Home at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245548?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.