DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME
700 THIRD AVENUE NORTHWEST, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
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How DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME Compares
DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sleepy Eye, 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 (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (17.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 23.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sleepy Eye, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (28% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME with other nursing homes in Sleepy Eye.
How is DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME addressing its quality measures 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 practices help DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.0% here versus 23.6% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME lag behind other Sleepy Eye options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DIVINE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOME?
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 Sleepy Eye
Sleepy Eye sits in Brown 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+
- 5,310 (21.2%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $59,804
- Median home value
- $144,000
Demographics for Brown County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sleepy Eye.
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