Parkview Manor Nursing Home
308 Sherman Avenue, Ellsworth, MN 56129 · Nobles County · (507) 967-2482
37 certified beds, about 31 residents a day · Government - City · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245553 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 12, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 21 health citations since June 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 3.37 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.60 of those hours.
24.0% 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 21 health citations on file.
May 12, 2026Standard inspection · 8 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Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was not outdated, foods were thawed in a safe and sanitary manner, and the walk-in freezer and the floors of the walk-in cooler were kept in a sanitary manner in 1 of 1 kitchen. This has the potential to affect all 30 residents.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure employees were documented as having been tested and illnesses monitored and tracked to identify potential or actual correlation between residents with known COVID and staff exposure and/or subsequent illness, or indicate when an employee would be able to return to work (RTW) after illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control, for 7 of 9 staff (Nursing assistant (NA)-B, NA-C, NA-E, NA-F, NA-G, NA-H, and NA-I) with symptoms of COVID during an outbreak. This had the potential to affect 11 remaining residents who showed no documented signs and/or symptoms of COVID, but who may have been exposed to staff.
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 infection preventionist (IP) had appropriate time allowed to dedicate to oversight of the infection control program. This had the potential to affect all 28 residents.
- 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 timely notify the physician for 1 of 1 sampled resident (R15) when she experienced worsening cough with no relief.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to accurately code medication on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 1 resident (R5) who was reported to be receiving insulin.
- 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 develop a care plan for 1 of 13 residents (R15) who was identified as being at risk for falls upon admission.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on the facility failed to revise the care plans for 2 of 12 sampled residents (one who was to be receiving comfort cares (R15), and one (R2) who developed a pressure ulcer).
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to complete a comprehensive assessment for continued use of antibiotics for 2 of 3 (R19 and R22) sampled residents reviewed for antibiotic stewardship.
March 27, 2025Standard inspection · 7 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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 exhaust vent located above the gas stove was free from accumulation of dirt and grease that had the potential to contaminate food being prepared and served. This had the potential to affect all 28 residents who received food prepared in the facility kitchen.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to avoid the potential risk of burns from 1 of 1 unattended Bunn brand coffee warmer used in the dining room.
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteR7's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicated severe cognitive impairment without hallucinations or delusions. R7 had diagnoses of neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies, Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, bipolar disorder, mild dementia, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder. R7's physicians orders indicated the following psychotropic medication orders: quetiapine dated 1/9/25 (an antipsychotic). Informed consents regarding risks versus benefits of these medications were not found in the resident record. During interview on 3/25/25 at 4:54 p.m., Director of Nursing (DON) stated she was unaware of the requirement, and this had not been completed. DON stated understanding of the importance of residents and their representatives being aware of the risks verses benefits of the psychotropic medications being prescribed. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure the use of appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) was utilized during blood glucose testing, and subsequent insulin administration for 2 of 2 residents (R7 and R22). In addition, the facility failed to ensure mechanical lifts were regularly cleaned and/or disinfected between resident use.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 resident (R5) had been appropriately assessed for wheelchair size by therapy.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to notify the resident and/or their responsible party, in writing, of the facility's bed hold policy, including potential costs included with the bed hold, at the time of transfer to the hospital for 4 of 4 residents (R1, R8, R15 and R18).
- 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 ensure the hospice plan of care had been integrated with the facility care plan for 2 of 2 residents (R14 and R131) to delineate services provided between the facility and hospice.
June 26, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure all 25 nurse aides ((NA)-A, NA-B, NA-C, NA-D, NA-E, NA-F, NA-G, NA-H, NA-I, NA-J, NA-K, NA-L, NA-M, NA-N, NA-O, NA-P, NA-Q, NA-R, NA-S, NA-T, NA-U, NA-V, NA-W, NA-X, NA-Y and NA-Z), who bathed or had the potential to bathe residents were appropriately trained and deemed competent to manufacturer's instructions for the cleaning and disinfection of 1 of 1 whirlpool tub.
- F Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to implement 1 of 1 facility assessment protocol related to ensuring staff competencies were identified and completed respective to staff duties performed.
- F Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure data submitted to 1 of 1 Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee was analyzed and documented to ensure areas identified had oversight for their perspective outcomes brought forth. This had the potential to affect all 28 residents.
- F Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to have evidence of a Performance Improvement Project (PIP) which focused on high risk or problem-prone areas identified thorough and appropriate data collection and analysis and evaluation of the identified concern(s) during QAPI. This had the potential to affect all 28 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 ensure staff followed the facility protocols to verify controlled medication count to prevent potential diversion.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 observed nurse aides (NA) (NA-B and NA-C) appropriately cleaned and disinfected 1 of 1 whirlpool tub according to manufacturer's guidelines and use personal protective equipment (gown an gloves) (PPE) while cleaning and disinfecting the whirlpool tub. This affected 2 of 2 current residents (R3 and R11) who utilized the whirlpool tub for bathing.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 2 on May 12, 2026, 1 on March 27, 2025, 6 on June 26, 2024.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm 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) | 3.37 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.60 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.09 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.49 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 24.0% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.68 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 3.48 on weekdays and 3.09 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.57 in April to June 2025 to 3.37 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 | 3.37 | 0.60 | 3.48 | 3.09 | 4.9% | 0 of 90 | 31 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.50 | 0.64 | 3.67 | 3.08 | 3.2% | 0 of 92 | 31 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.51 | 0.70 | 3.68 | 3.07 | 3.0% | 0 of 92 | 30 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.57 | 0.66 | 3.69 | 3.26 | 3.7% | 0 of 91 | 27 |
| 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 | 30.6 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 29.2 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.7 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.6 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PARKVIEW MANOR NURSING HOME.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Ellsworth | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/01/1970 |
| Dejager, Dennis | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/08/2024 | |
| Smythe, Colette | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2008 | |
| Dejager, Dennis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/18/2024 |
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.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2026: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2024: "Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.09 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
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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 Parkview Manor Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Parkview Manor Nursing Home 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Parkview Manor Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 12, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Parkview Manor Nursing Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Parkview Manor Nursing Home 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 Parkview Manor Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers. Legal business name: PARKVIEW MANOR NURSING HOME.
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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