Nursing home

Hilltop Health Care Center

410 Luella Street, Watkins, MN, 55389

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company.

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

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Hilltop Health Care Center, with 5 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
5
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
50
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
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures5 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
Meeker Co. avg 3.67Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Meeker Co. avg: 3.67. 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.

5
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
0
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12023
42024
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.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

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)14.16%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)0.71%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.11%

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.

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 / organizationRole
Opatz, TomMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Struzyk, FredMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Opatz, TomCORPORATE OFFICER
Struzyk, FredCORPORATE OFFICER
Tf Management LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Eekhoff, TylerOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Linn, LeilaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Pozorski, SaraOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Schoen, MatthewOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Shuk, CarmenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Strate, LawrenceOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sundstrom, JenniferOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hilltop Healthcare Center LLCADP OF THE SNF
Tf Management LLCADP OF THE SNF
Opatz, TomADP OF THE SNF
Strate, LawrenceADP OF THE SNF
Struzyk, FredADP OF THE SNF
Sundstrom, JenniferADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Meeker County.

410 Luella Street, Watkins
Meeker County · MN · 55389
50 certified beds45.3214, -94.4120

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 Hilltop Health Care Center's CMS rating?

Hilltop Health 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, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Hilltop Health Care Center located?

Hilltop Health Care Center is located at 410 Luella Street, Watkins, MN, 55389 in Meeker County, and CMS lists 50 certified beds.

Does Hilltop Health Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Hilltop Health Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Hilltop Health Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Hilltop Health Care Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.67 across 3 facilities in Meeker 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 Hilltop Health Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Hilltop Health 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)
245358
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
50
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 5 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 21, 20240623DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 11, 2024
Mar 21, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2024
Mar 21, 20240732CStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 11, 2024
Mar 21, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 11, 2024
Feb 2, 20230693DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 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

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.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.