Minnewaska Community Health Services
605 Main Street, Starbuck, MN, 56381
Ownership type: Non profit - Church related.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 1
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 3
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 39
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
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)
- $31,013
- 2 records
- Payment denials
- None
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Mar 25, 2025$17,220
- Sep 21, 2023$13,793
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
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 2026-08-21
Methodology
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Engler, Brian | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Knoll, Christopher | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Aslagson, Kayo | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Brandt, Peter | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ehrenberg, Michelle | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Engler, Brian | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Hendrickson, Robert | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Reese, Alice | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Samuelson, John | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Stark, Stanley | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Anderson, Faith | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Knoll, Christopher | CORPORATE OFFICER |
Looking for reviews of Minnewaska Community Health Services?
A direct answer, and where to find first-hand accounts.
SeniorCareRating.com does not publish consumer reviews, testimonials, or any rating of its own — not for Minnewaska Community Health Services and not for any provider. Nothing on this page is an opinion about the care delivered here.
What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for Minnewaska Community Health Services
For first-hand accounts, the most reliable routes are people rather than pages: ask the provider directly for references from current residents or clients and their families, and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman, whose office advocates for residents and tracks complaints independently of the provider. Ombudsman services are free and confidential.
- Find your state long-term care ombudsman — National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
- Eldercare Locator — the U.S. Administration for Community Living’s public referral service
Read published reviews from any source with the same care you would apply to the CMS record: both are partial. A small number of strongly worded reviews can reflect a handful of experiences rather than the typical one, and an inspection finding describes a specific date rather than conditions today.
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Pope County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Care Center CCN 245012 | Elk River, MN | 2 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $98,353 |
| Crest View Lutheran Home CCN 245018 | Columbia Heights, MN | 1 | 1 | — | Shown | $0 |
| Interfaith Care Center CCN 245024 | Carlton, MN | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center CCN 245028 | Saint Paul, MN | — | — | — | Not shown | $84,481 |
| Neilson Place CCN 245039 | Bemidji, MN | 1 | 1 | 4 | Shown | $55,255 |
| Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center CCN 245055 | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | 1 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
Continue your research
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- What CMS federal penalty records are
- Nursing-home staffing measures explained
- What is long-term care?
Frequently asked questions
What is Minnewaska Community Health Services's CMS rating?
Minnewaska Community Health Services has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Minnewaska Community Health Services located?
Minnewaska Community Health Services is located at 605 Main Street, Starbuck, MN, 56381 in Pope County, and CMS lists 39 certified beds.
Does Minnewaska Community Health Services have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $31,013 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Minnewaska Community Health Services over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Minnewaska Community Health Services's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Minnewaska Community Health Services's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 1 across 2 facilities in Pope 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.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Minnewaska Community Health Services?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
How can I verify Minnewaska Community Health Services's current information?
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 245537
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 39
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 23 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0686 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0550 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0578 | J | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0851 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0912 | E | Standard | Waiver has been granted | Not available |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0919 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 0760 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 0851 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 0912 | E | Standard | Waiver has been granted | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 0623 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 0625 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0689 | J | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0577 | C | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0584 | C | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0641 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0883 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0912 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 23, 2022 |
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
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.