Map showing the location of Mother of Mercy Senior Living in ALBANY, Minnesota
230 CHURCH AVENUE, BOX 676, ALBANY, MN, 56307

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • MinnesotaAbove only 18% of peers337 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Stearns CountyLowest tier among peers9 rated homes · average 3.3★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs MN avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★−0.1 vs MN avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−1.2 vs MN avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersMN avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above only 22% of peersMN avg4.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 7% of peersMN avg3.2★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.77hrsAbove 77% of peersMN avg4.23Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.67hrsAbove only 15% of peersMN avg1.06Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better59%Above only 12% of peersMN avg42%RN turnover75%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$118,383Above only 5% of peersMN avg$19,953Fines · denials2 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
30citations
7inspection dates
2actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 20, 2024most recent

Citations by monthFeb 2023 – Dec 2024

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 20, 202412 citationsCycle 1worst G · actual harm$106,845, payment denial
  1. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  2. Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  4. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  5. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  6. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  7. F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  8. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  9. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  10. F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  11. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  12. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Oct 10, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
  2. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Jul 19, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Jan 24, 20242 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 16, 2024
  2. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationC · widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2024
Oct 26, 20234 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
  2. F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023
  4. F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Aug 23, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2023
Feb 17, 20237 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm$11,538
  1. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
  2. F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Apr 6, 2023
  3. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
  4. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
  5. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
  6. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
  7. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.77hrsAbove 77% of peers+0.54 vs MN avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.67hrsAbove only 15% of peers−0.39 vs MN avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.78hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours3.32hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays4.16hrs
  • Minnesota average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better59%Above only 12% of peersMN avg 42%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only75%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy76 certified beds · ~55 residents a day73%Above only 17% of peersMN avg 83%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $118,383In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 1Payment denial
  • $19,953MN avg in fines
Above only 5% of peersFewer fines than 5% of rated homes in Minnesota

Actions on record

  1. Dec 20, 2024Civil money penalty$106,845
  2. Dec 20, 2024Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Jan 31, 2025
  3. Feb 21, 2023Civil money penalty$11,538

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Corporate directors
  • Jackie Atkinson
  • Tom Baumgartner
  • Bradley Jenniges
  • Mark Knapp
  • Terry Oehrlein
  • Paul Tomczik
Managing employees
  • Dean McDevitt

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 245339 · 230 CHURCH AVENUE, BOX 676, ALBANY, MN, 56307.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Minnesota and Stearns County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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