OAK HILLS LIVING CENTER
1314 EIGHTH STREET NORTH, New Ulm, MN 56073
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How OAK HILLS LIVING CENTER Compares
OAK HILLS LIVING CENTER is a 94-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New Ulm, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (14.6%) is below the Minnesota average of 23.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 94 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.3% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (31% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (38% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OAK HILLS LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OAK HILLS LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in New Ulm.
What keeps OAK HILLS LIVING CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help OAK HILLS LIVING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.3% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is OAK HILLS LIVING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OAK HILLS 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 OAK HILLS 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 New Ulm
New Ulm 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 New Ulm.
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