Barrett Care Center Inc
800 Spruce Avenue, Barrett, MN 56311 · Grant County · (320) 528-2527
40 certified beds, about 32 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245575 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 22, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since August 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.99 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.05 of those hours.
39.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
July 22, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to follow the policy following a report of an allegation of a suspicion of a crime and/or neglect of duty of residents, when an allegation of illicit substance use while on duty by 1 of 1 staff (licensed practical nurse (LPN-A) occurred and immediately suspend LPN-A pending the investigation.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to report an allegation of a suspicion of a crime and/or neglect of duty of residents to the State Agency (SA) and Law Enforcement when an allegation of illicit substance use while on duty by 1 of 1 staff (licensed practical nurse (LPN-A) was reported to management.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of a suspicion of a crime and/or neglect of duty of residents by 1 of 1 staff (licensed practical nurse (LPN-A) who was reported to have used illicit substances while on duty.
June 25, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to analyze the data from the employee illnesses tracking to determine a potential outbreak of Norovirus when 3 of 4 employees (nursing assistant (NA)-B, licensed practical nurse (LPN)-A, assistant director of nursing (ADON)) were out ill with diarrhea and emesis who returned to work within 24 hours. Additionally, the facility failed to have a system in place to monitor resident room refrigerators for cleanliness, expired food, and appropriate temperatures for safe storage of food for 10 of 10 residents (R1, R5, R6, R9, R10, R11, R12, R19, R26, and R135) with in-room refrigerators. The deficient practices has the ability to affect all 35 residents.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to follow manufacturer's instructions and label liquid gabapentin (used to treat seizures) solution with an open and discard date for 1 of 1 resident (R24) reviewed for medication storage for 1 of 1 medication rooms.
August 15, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure resident trust account statements were provide on at least a quarterly basis for 1 of 1 residents (R8) reviewed for personal fund accounts.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to ensure proper handwashing and glove usage was implemented for 1 of 1 resident (R16) observed for wound cares.
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 5 on July 22, 2026, 5 on June 25, 2025, 4 on August 15, 2024.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.99 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.05 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.12 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.94 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.2% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.16 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.34 on weekdays and 4.12 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.48 in April to June 2025 to 4.99 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.99 | 1.05 | 5.34 | 4.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 32 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.50 | 1.09 | 4.80 | 3.75 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 36 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.71 | 1.21 | 5.01 | 3.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 36 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.48 | 1.06 | 4.74 | 3.84 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 37 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.7 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.0 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.7 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BARRETT CARE CENTER. INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junker, Joan | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 01/09/1976 |
| Junker, Vernon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 01/09/1976 |
| Junker, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/09/1976 | |
| Junker, Vernon | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/09/1976 | |
| Evink, Bruce | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Junker, Jeanine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/1997 | |
| Junker, Joan | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/09/1976 | |
| Junker, Vernon | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/09/1976 | |
| Evink, Bruce | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/17/2025 | |
| Junker, Jeanine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/17/2025 | |
| Junker, Vernon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/30/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 22, 2026: "Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 25, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 25, 2025: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Bethany on the Lake LLC Alexandria, 24.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Knute Nelson Care Center Alexandria, 24.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Barrett Care Center Inc's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Barrett Care Center Inc 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Barrett Care Center Inc get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 22, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Barrett Care Center Inc been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Barrett Care Center Inc accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Barrett Care Center Inc?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers. Legal business name: BARRETT CARE CENTER. INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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