The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER
HARMONY, MN · Medicare-certified · 42 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, MN has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures. It had no fines in the last 24 months, but reported nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day is below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect prevention, accident hazards/supervision, and resident rights/advance directives.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3758 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3758.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.80
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.64
- Nurse aides
- 1.94
- Weekend nursing
- 2.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5%8.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%6.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%22.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—15.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.8%8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15%20.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.7%3.4%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%80.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,649 in total fines.
- $12,649
Federal fine
Oct 11, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 36.1 residents on an average day (86% of 42 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.