BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA
2255 30TH STREET NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA Compares
BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA is a 79-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Owatonna, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.2%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 79 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (81% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (62% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.3% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (39% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA with other nursing homes in Owatonna.
How is BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA addressing its health inspections 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 BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.2% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.4% here versus 5.2% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 79 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA?
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 BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OWATONNA?
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 Owatonna
Owatonna sits in Steele County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,405 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $68,172
- Median home value
- $173,400
Demographics for Steele County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Owatonna.
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