VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME
317 FIRST STREET NORTHWEST, Ulen, MN 56585
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
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How VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME Compares
VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME is a 45-bed government-owned nursing facility in Ulen, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (1.2%) is below the Minnesota average of 17.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 45 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.2% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (93% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (49% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (54% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Ulen.
What keeps VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME's health inspections 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 VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.2% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 45 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME?
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 VIKING MANOR NURSING 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 Ulen
Ulen sits in Clay County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 8,305 (13.0%)
- Median age
- 32.7 years
- Median household income
- $66,069
- Median home value
- $205,400
Demographics for Clay County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ulen.
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