MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
605 MAIN STREET, Starbuck, MN 56381
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
How MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Compares
MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES is a 39-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Starbuck, 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 health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 5.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 39 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (68% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (42% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES with other nursing homes in Starbuck.
How is MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES addressing its health inspections 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 practices help MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.4% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES?
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 MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES?
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 Starbuck
Starbuck sits in Pope County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.4% 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+
- 2,707 (24.4%)
- Median age
- 46.5 years
- Median household income
- $62,878
- Median home value
- $185,800
Demographics for Pope County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Starbuck.
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