Ostrander Care and Rehab
305 Minnesota Street, Ostrander, MN 55961 · Fillmore County · (507) 657-2231
25 certified beds, about 21 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245464 · 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 1 health deficiency (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since November 2023 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 3.55 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.18 of those hours.
37.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
CMS links it to Care & Rehab, an affiliated group of 6 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 · 1 citation
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC CMS-10123) and the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN CMS10055) were provided to 1 of 3 residents (R30) reviewed for beneficiary notification. Findings Include: R30 was admitted on [DATE], Medicare part A identified as primary payer, Medicare part A skilled services ended on12/19/2025, and private pay started on 12/20/2025. Record review indicated R30's son as care and financial power of attorney (POA). R30's last day of Medicare part A skilled services was on12/19/2025. The Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC CMS-10123) provided by facility for review was not signed or dated by the resident or representative. An undated nor signed handwritten note on page 2, under the Additional Information title stated spoke with family member (FM)-A, sister. [...]
February 20, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper personal protective equipment (PPE) was used during transfers and catheter care for 1 of 1 resident (R7) reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions (EBP).
January 29, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure comprehensive care plans were developed to implement care and services for oxygen therapy due to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), for 1 of 1 residents (R1) reviewed for discharge.
- D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to provide planning and coordination of services to facilitate a safe discharge to an assisted living facility (ALF) for 1 of 1 residents (R1) reviewed for misappropriation.
November 8, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure dishmachine chemical sanitization solution was appropriately monitored to ensure dishes were properly sanitized. This had the potential to effect all 18 residents who resided in the facility.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to submit accurate and/or complete data for staffing information, including information for agency and contract staff, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data during 1 of 1 quarter reviewed (Quarter 3, 2023), to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to specifications established by CMS.
- E 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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure controlled substance medications were stored in a separately locked, permanently affixed compartment in refrigerator of storage room. In addition, the facility failed to ensure timely removal of expired stock medications of medication cart and storage room.
- 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 allegations of missing money/theft was reported to the state agency (SA) within 24 hours, in accordance with established policies and procedures, for 1 of 1 resident (R4) reviewed for personal property.
- D 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 provide a safe environment, ensuring residents who smoked had smoking products/devices used for smoking secured to prevent accidents for 1 of 2 (R15) reviewed for accidents/hazards.
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 15, 2026, 4 on February 20, 2025, 13 on November 8, 2023.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
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) | 3.55 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.18 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.04 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.44 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.5% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.35 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 3.75 on weekdays and 3.04 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 18.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.51 in April to June 2025 to 3.55 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 | 3.55 | 1.18 | 3.75 | 3.04 | 18.6% | 0 of 90 | 21 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.23 | 0.89 | 3.37 | 2.90 | 17.6% | 0 of 92 | 21 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.44 | 0.86 | 3.56 | 3.11 | 17.3% | 0 of 92 | 21 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.51 | 0.94 | 3.62 | 3.25 | 19.2% | 0 of 91 | 20 |
| 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 | 16.9 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 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 | 26.6 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.2 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PARKVIEW HEALTHCARE INC. CMS links this home to Care & Rehab, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer, Grant | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 07/01/2000 |
| Thayer, Grant | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2000 | |
| Senior Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Bechtel, Jessica | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/19/2025 | |
| Hankel, Lindy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/19/2025 | |
| Hoium, Debra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/18/2024 | |
| Howe, Janice | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/23/2017 | |
| Sadowska, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/19/2025 | |
| Thayer, Grant | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2000 | |
| Senior Management Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/19/2025 | |
| Bechtel, Jessica | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2025 | |
| Hankel, Lindy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/27/2025 | |
| Hoium, Debra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/18/2024 | |
| Howe, Janice | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/23/2017 | |
| Sadowska, Timothy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2025 | |
| Thayer, Grant | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2000 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- 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 April 15, 2026: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 20, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- 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 November 8, 2023: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.04 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Meadow Manor Grand Meadow, 9.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Stewartville Care Center Stewartville, 17.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center Riceville, 19 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Chosen Valley Care Center Chatfield, 20 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Gundersen Harmony Care Center Harmony, 21.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Stacyville Community Nursing Home Stacyville, 21.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Evans Senior Living Community Cresco, 22.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
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 Ostrander Care and Rehab's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ostrander Care and Rehab 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ostrander Care and Rehab get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on April 15, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Ostrander Care and Rehab been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ostrander Care and Rehab 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 Ostrander Care and Rehab?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers, and links the home to Care & Rehab. Legal business name: PARKVIEW HEALTHCARE 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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