HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER
1555 SHERWOOD STREET SOUTHEAST, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER Compares
HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Hutchinson, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.4%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.0% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (35% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (62% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Hutchinson.
How is HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.0% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER 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 HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER?
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 HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER?
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 Hutchinson
Hutchinson sits in McLeod County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.7% 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+
- 6,678 (18.7%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $62,885
- Median home value
- $171,200
Demographics for McLeod County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hutchinson.
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