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HARMONY RIVER LIVING CENTER

HUTCHINSON, MN · Medicare-certified · 120 beds

Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall

Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, MN has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing (5 stars and 4.09 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark) but weaker quality measures (2 stars) and a health inspection rating of 3 stars. It also had $29,870 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with cited issues involving accident hazards, medication errors, and drug storage/labelling.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.0944 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: June 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $29,870recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0944.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.77
Licensed practical nurses
0.38
Nurse aides
2.94
Weekend nursing
3.83

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 26%

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

20%23.4%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

1.9%6.7%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

7%11.5%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

5.9%2.9%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

2.2%1.1%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

14.3%21.2%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

15%28.9%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

12.9%11.2%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%1.8%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

3.7%1.4%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

18.6%18.2%No change

Residents with depressive symptoms

5.2%8.2%Worsening

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

—88.8%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—89.2%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%95.2%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 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F

The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D

The home failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services for a resident with dementia. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 744 — 42 CFR §483.40(b)(3) — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $16,350 was recorded.

  4. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  5. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  8. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $13,520 was recorded.

  9. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $29,870 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Apr 7, 2026

    $16,350
  • Federal fine

    Oct 15, 2025

    $13,520

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES · 21 homes · 4.3 stars avg
Occupancy
115.5 residents on an average day (96% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.