Mala Strana Health Care, LLC
1001 Columbus Avenue North, New Prague, MN 56071 · Scott County · (952) 758-2514
69 certified beds, about 64 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1988
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245514 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 15, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 9 health citations since October 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.79 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.11 of those hours.
75.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
CMS links it to Monarch Healthcare Management, an affiliated group of 45 nursing homes.
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 9 health citations on file.
April 15, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure morning cares were provided in a dignified, courteous manner to prevent complication (i.e., frustration, misunderstanding) for 1 of 1 residents (R1) reviewed who expressed staff had been rough with her during provision of care.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of potential verbal abuse (i.e., mocking, demeaning) was reported to the administrator and, if needed, the state agency (SA) in a timely manner for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed during the abbreviated survey.
May 21, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a transfer belt was used to assist with a safe transfer for 1 of 2 residents (R30) reviewed for falls. This resulted in actual harm for R1 who fell when being transferred without a transfer belt, which resulted in a fall with a pelvic fracture. This deficient practice is being cited at past non-compliance related to corrective action taken prior to survey to ensure proper use of transfer belt prior to the survey.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to notify the provider, family/resident representative, and hospice of bruising for 1 of 1 resident (R2) reviewed for skin.
- C Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the acting culinary services director (CS)-D was certified and credentialed to oversee food preparation and service(s) in 1 of 1 main production kitchen. This had potential to affect all residents who consumed food from the kitchen.
March 14, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure dignity was maintained for 1 of 1 residents (R44) who was transported through the hallway to the tub room.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a resident had an appropriately sized wheelchair for 1 of 1 residents (R23) reviewed for wheelchair fit, and failed to ensure call lights were accessible for two of three residents (R37, R36) reviewed for call light accessibility.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to develop and implement medical device interventions for a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt (implanted tube that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from ventricles within the brain to the abdomen) in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 resident (R21) reviewed for medical devices.
October 4, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure incidents of potential abuse were immediately reported to the State Agency (SA) no later than 2 hours after the knowledge of the allegation of abuse, for 1 of 2 residents (R1) reviewed for allegations of abuse.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 15, 2026, 3 on May 21, 2025, 1 on March 14, 2024.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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) | 3.79 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.11 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.42 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.54 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 75.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 63.2% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.66 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 3.94 on weekdays and 3.42 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 36.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.01 in April to June 2025 to 3.79 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 | 3.79 | 1.11 | 3.94 | 3.42 | 36.1% | 0 of 90 | 64 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.80 | 1.27 | 3.94 | 3.46 | 35.8% | 0 of 92 | 63 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.82 | 1.13 | 3.94 | 3.52 | 38.6% | 0 of 92 | 64 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.01 | 1.31 | 4.19 | 3.56 | 42.2% | 0 of 91 | 64 |
| 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 | 15.0 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.1 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.9 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.6 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.7 | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.2 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MALA STRANA HEALTH CARE LLC. CMS links this home to Monarch Healthcare Management, a group of 45 nursing homes averaging 2.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hml LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 13% | 07/01/2015 |
| Nij LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 15% | 07/01/2015 |
| Spartan Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 23% | 07/01/2015 |
| Yazoma Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 23% | 07/01/2015 |
| Arem, Jeffrey | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 13% | 07/01/2015 |
| Stern, William | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 15% | 07/01/2015 |
| Halpert, Marc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 23% | 07/01/2015 |
| Jaffa, Noam | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 15% | 07/01/2015 |
| Legum, Joshua | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 23% | 07/01/2015 |
| Muencz, Jeffrey | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 13% | 07/01/2015 |
| Halpert, Marc | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2015 | |
| Legum, Joshua | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2015 | |
| Muencz, Jeffrey | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2015 | |
| Stern, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2015 | |
| Monarch Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2015 |
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 do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 6, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 6, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 21, 2025: "Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.42 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Central Health Care Center Le Center, 13.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- St. Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center Shakopee, 15.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Auburn Manor Chaska, 16.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Shakopee Friendship Manor Shakopee, 16.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Cura of Le Sueur Le Sueur, 18.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center Bloomington, 20.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center Burnsville, 20.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 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 Mala Strana Health Care, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Mala Strana Health Care, LLC 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Mala Strana Health Care, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 15, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Mala Strana Health Care, LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Mala Strana Health Care, LLC 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 Mala Strana Health Care, LLC?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Monarch Healthcare Management. Legal business name: MALA STRANA HEALTH CARE LLC.
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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