CLARA CITY CARE CENTER

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Care Quality Indicators

How CLARA CITY CARE CENTER Compares

CLARA CITY CARE CENTER is a 48-bed government-owned nursing facility in Clara City, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (16.8%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 48 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.2% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
• Falls with major injury: 8.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (112% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 16.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (218% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Clara City

Clara City sits in Chippewa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.2% 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+

2,521 (21.2%)

Median age

42.1 years

Median household income

$57,301

Median home value

$118,100

Demographics for Chippewa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Clara City.

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