Nursing home

Gundersen Harmony Care Center

815 Main Avenue South, Harmony, MN, 55939

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Gundersen Lutheran Health System Inc · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Gundersen Harmony Care Center, with 4 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $12,649 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
5
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
42
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection5 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Fillmore Co. avg 4Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Fillmore Co. avg: 4. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

4
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
22023
12024
12025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $12,649 total · Oct 11, 2023
  1. Oct 11, 2023$12,649

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)6.41%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.2%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Gundersen Lutheran Health System Inc5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Bellin Gundersen Health System Inc5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Bakalars, VickieMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Melde, SarahMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Pericak, AmandaMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Skaalen, ChristopherMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Bakalars, VickieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Johnson, CharlesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Melde, SarahCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Pericak, AmandaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Skaalen, ChristopherCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Solberg, PennyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Adank, KariCORPORATE OFFICER
Boland, LindaCORPORATE OFFICER
Lenz, SusanCORPORATE OFFICER
Moser, BrendaCORPORATE OFFICER
Ness, CharlesCORPORATE OFFICER
Rankin, TracerCORPORATE OFFICER
Sauer, LeanneCORPORATE OFFICER
Schuster, KraigCORPORATE OFFICER
Bellin Gundersen Health System IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Gundersen Lutheran Health System IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Berg, RandiOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Boland, LindaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Branum, MarkOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Enright, CarrieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Foster, KarenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Johnson, DebraOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Johnson, RodneyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lenz, SusanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Moser, BrendaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sauer, LeanneOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Schuster, KraigOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Adank, KariADP OF THE SNF
Berg, RandiADP OF THE SNF
Boland, LindaADP OF THE SNF
Branum, MarkADP OF THE SNF
Enright, CarrieADP OF THE SNF
Foster, KarenADP OF THE SNF
Johnson, DebraADP OF THE SNF
Johnson, RodneyADP OF THE SNF
Lenz, SusanADP OF THE SNF
Moser, BrendaADP OF THE SNF
Ness, CharlesADP OF THE SNF
Rankin, TracerADP OF THE SNF
Sauer, LeanneADP OF THE SNF
Schuster, KraigADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Fillmore County.

815 Main Avenue South, Harmony
Fillmore County · MN · 55939
42 certified beds43.5466, -92.0100

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gundersen Harmony Care Center's CMS rating?

Gundersen Harmony Care Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Gundersen Harmony Care Center located?

Gundersen Harmony Care Center is located at 815 Main Avenue South, Harmony, MN, 55939 in Fillmore County, and CMS lists 42 certified beds.

Does Gundersen Harmony Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $12,649 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Gundersen Harmony Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Gundersen Harmony Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Gundersen Harmony Care Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4 across 6 facilities in Fillmore County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Gundersen Harmony Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Gundersen Harmony Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245528
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
42
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 4 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Apr 10, 20250689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 26, 2025
Feb 29, 20240578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 28, 2024
Oct 11, 20230600JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceSep 30, 2023
Oct 11, 20230609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 3, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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