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Prairie View Senior Living

250 Fifth Street East, Tracy, MN 56175 · Lyon County · (507) 629-3331

45 certified beds, about 42 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1986

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245371 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 20, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).

None of its 19 health citations since January 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 3.19 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.56 of those hours.

50.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).

CMS links it to Accura Healthcare, an affiliated group of 41 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.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

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 19 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
1E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 20, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 11, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to facility failed to maintain surveillance of staff illness for preventing, monitoring and investigating illnesses to control infections for 1 of 1 infection control program. This had the potential to affect all 41 residents. The facility also failed to appropriately clean, rinse, and air-dry nebulizer apparatuses (mask, cup) after medication administration for 3 of 3 residents (R9, R14 and R21) and ensure 3 of 3 observed stand lifts, located in the 200 and 300 wing were appropriately cleaned between resident use.
  2. D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 9, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 resident's (R36) room was maintained in a homelike manner and ensure preventative maintenance was provided to repair numerous chips and scratches in the pain on 2 of 4 walls.
  3. D
    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    F849 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 11, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to have documented communication between the facility and hospice per their written agreement and ensure hospice notes were included in the medical record for 1 of 1 sampled hospice resident (R5).
  4. D
    Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
    F949 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 11, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 8 sampled staff (director of nursing (DON) and nursing assistant (NA)-C) had initial or annual Alzheimer's and dementia training.
July 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 28, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to notify physician of skin alteration for 1 of 3 (R1) residents reviewed for change of condition.
April 16, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
  1. 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.
    F838 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to implement thier facility assessment to ensure 1 of 1 licensed practical nurse (LPN)-A and potentially 8 other licensed nurses (registered nurses (RN's) and LPN's) who administered insulin had yearly competencies for safe administration of insulin, and identifcation of complications of low or high blood sugar levels and any actions needed. This had the potential to affect all residents who were diabetic.
  2. F
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    F867 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    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 43 residents. Review of the facilities QAPI minutes from June of 2024 through March of 2025 identified the following: 1. June 2024 minutes identified the facility chose a PIP of pain. The minutes did not include any data collection, analysis, evaluation of the identified concern, or an action plan. 2. July, August, September, October, November, December of 2024 and January, February, March of 2025 QAPI minutes identified the facility chose a PIP of pain but lacked any data collection, analysis or evaluation of the identified concern or an action plan. [...]
  3. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to notify the Office of the Ombudsman of transfers and discharge for 2 of 5 residents (R29 and R39) reviewed for hospitalizations and/or discharges.
  4. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure resident status was accurately identified in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 2 of 12 sampled residents (R13 and R14).
  5. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 resident (R15) rapid acting insulin injection was administered according to the manufactures instructions.
  6. 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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure only authorized personnel entered 1 of 1 medication storage room.
  7. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 nursing assistant (NA-A) entering the food preparation area in the kitchen wore a hair net.
  8. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 medication room was not used for resident insulin administration and/or blood glucose checks, in order to prevent potential cross-contamination. Observation and interview on 4/16/25 at 8:24 a.m. of licensed practical nurse (LPN)-A wheeled R8 into the medication storage room adjacent to the dining room. LPN-A donned gloves and primed Humulin Kwik pen with 2 units. LPN-A identified R8's blood sugar was 171 and then dialed up 20 units of insulin for administration. LPN-A administered the insulin in R8's left abdomen and discarded the insulin needle in the sharp's container and removed her gloves. LPN-A then wheeled R8 back out to the dining room table. [...]
September 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    F727 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a registered nurse (RN) was on duty a minimum of 8 consecutive hours per day for 3 of 12 days reviewed. This had the potential to affect all 44 residents.
July 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 15, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed follow manufacturer's safety instructions for safe transfers for 1 of 2 residents (R4) who was not transferred with the appropriate mechanical lift sling.
January 31, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 3 of 5 residents (R6, R10, and R11) were appropriately vaccinated against pneumonia and offered updated vaccinations and/or additional vaccinations when identified or upon admission. Furthermore, the facility failed to have a method or system to ensure the facility offered or provided any initial or updated vaccines to residents per Centers for Disease Control (CDC) vaccination recommendations.
  2. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of misappropriation of a resident's money was reported to the State Agency (SA) in a timely manner for 1 of 2 residents (R11) reviewed.
  3. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteR17's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified her cognition was moderately impaired and had a diagnosis of dementia, anxiety, and depression. Review of 12/19/23, report to the State Agency (SA) identified R17 stated she was missing $100.00 that her son left her in her top drawer. The facility spoke to family members (FM)-E and FM-D, who identified FM-E had brought $100.00 in twenty-dollar bills to the facility. When he had returned a week later, the money was gone. FM-E reported he assumed staff had placed it in the facility safe and did not report it missing. The administrator searched the facility safe and the money was not there. With permission from R17 the administrator searched her room. While searching the room, R17 reported she thought her husband had taken the money home with him. The facility was unable to reach the husband for interview. [...]
  4. D
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    F868 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on document review and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 required member (infection preventionist) and/or their designee attended the quarterly Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings.

Fire safety inspections

5 fire safety citations on file: 2 on May 20, 2026, 1 on April 16, 2025, 2 on January 31, 2024.

Every fire safety citation5 citations
  1. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · May 20, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    K 347 · May 20, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · April 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. D
    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    K 362 · January 31, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. C
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · January 31, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

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.

MeasureThis homeMinnesotaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.194.193.86
Registered nurses0.561.060.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.813.713.42
Nurse aides2.21
Licensed practical nurses0.41
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)50.0%42.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover50.0%38.6%42.9%
Administrators who leftnot reported

CMS expects 3.19 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 3.34 on weekdays and 2.81 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 10.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.17 in April to June 2025 to 3.19 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.190.563.342.81 10.1%0 of 9042
Oct to Dec 20253.290.643.413.01 10.0%0 of 9241
Jul to Sep 20253.470.613.643.04 19.7%0 of 9241
Apr to Jun 20253.170.523.302.86 24.8%0 of 9143
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Minnesota, Jan to Mar 20264.191.054.383.735.2%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.

MeasureThis homeMinnesotaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
22.518.213.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.41.90.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.72.61.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.04.03.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.41.91.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
21.220.514.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.65.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.317.115.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
39.423.523.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
15.714.812.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.71.61.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
4.31.91.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: TRACY HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC. CMS links this home to Accura Healthcare, a group of 41 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Tealwood Enterprise Inc5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%01/01/2012
Groff, Howard5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual50%09/03/2008
Sheridan, Gail5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual50%08/29/2008
Hinrichs, BrianW-2 managing employeeIndividual01/01/2023
Young, JustinW-2 managing employeeIndividual05/01/2024
Groff, HowardCorporate officerIndividual09/03/2008
Leneave, TedCorporate officerIndividual10/01/2019
Sheridan, GailCorporate officerIndividual08/29/2008
American Healthcare Management Services LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization10/01/2019
Leneave, TedOperational/managerial controlIndividual10/01/2019

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.

  1. Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 20, 2026: "Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services."
  2. What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 20, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
  3. 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 20, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
  4. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.81 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.

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Common questions

What is Prairie View Senior Living's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Prairie View Senior Living 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Prairie View Senior Living get at its last inspection?
4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 20, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
Has Prairie View Senior Living been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Prairie View Senior Living 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 Prairie View Senior Living?
CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Accura Healthcare. Legal business name: TRACY HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC.

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