Viking Manor Nursing Home
Ulen, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245559) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 596-8847 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Viking Manor Nursing Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars, with a Health Inspection rating of 5 stars and a Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Viking Manor Nursing Home reports 3.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 12.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Viking Manor Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; the provided data shows no abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Viking Manor Nursing Home is a government (city)-owned, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ulen, Clay County, Minnesota. It has been certified since June 1991 and holds 45 certified beds, with an average of 41.5 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Viking Manor holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.41830 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31858 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 12.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines and no federal fines on record ($0.00 total), and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no indication in the provided data of an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility, so neither applies here based on available data.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; 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?
Viking Manor holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.41830 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31858 RN hours, with a 12.2% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no federal fines on record, and 0 payment denials.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Viking Manor has 45 certified beds and an average of 41.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a city government entity; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Viking Manor scores 5, 5, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2185968847 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 2185968847 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245559?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.