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B
Good

The Estates at Rush City LLC

650 BREMER AVENUE SOUTH · RUSH CITY, MN 55069

3203584765 · For profit - Corporation

41 beds29.8 residents113 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
B
Good
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
B
Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

The Estates at Rush City LLC receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 3.8172 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.08 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 20.83% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (32.96% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️Had 1 day with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
⚠️32.96% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
Total Nurse HPRD
3.8172hrs/resident/day▼ 0.08
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.4181hrs/resident/day▲ 0.74
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
20.83%
4.056 weekday → 3.2111 weekend
⚠ Significant weekend reduction
Agency Staff
32.96%
52.42% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
1days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.0812hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.2574hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.5837std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Chisago County Average-1.40 HPRD
5.22
03.82 HPRD
vs. Minnesota State Average-0.42 HPRD
4.24
03.82 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.08 HPRD
3.90
03.82 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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B
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A
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B
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22.8 mi
B
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B
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Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

4
Inspections
14
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Dec 5, 2024Health
5 deficiencies cited
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Sep 6, 2024Health
3 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Jul 25, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
Oct 26, 2023Health
5 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.