APPLETON AREA HEALTH
30 S BEHL ST, Appleton, MN 56208
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How APPLETON AREA HEALTH Compares
APPLETON AREA HEALTH is a 47-bed government-owned nursing facility in Appleton, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (4.1%) is below the Minnesota average of 5.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 47 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.0% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APPLETON AREA HEALTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APPLETON AREA HEALTH with other nursing homes in Appleton.
How is APPLETON AREA HEALTH addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is APPLETON AREA HEALTH doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.0% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help APPLETON AREA HEALTH keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.1% here versus 5.2% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is APPLETON AREA HEALTH's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 47 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APPLETON AREA HEALTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at APPLETON AREA HEALTH?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Appleton
Appleton sits in Swift County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,051 (22.0%)
- Median age
- 43.8 years
- Median household income
- $53,457
- Median home value
- $113,000
Demographics for Swift County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Appleton.
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