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B
Good

WHITEWATER HEALTH SERVICES

525 BLUFF AVENUE · ST CHARLES, MN 55972

5079323283 · For profit - Corporation

45 beds23.2 residents65 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

WHITEWATER HEALTH SERVICES receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 3.802 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.09 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 15.58% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (0% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (0)

No significant concerns identified for this quarter.

✨ Strengths (4)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Low agency staff usage (0%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
3.802hrs/resident/day▼ 0.09
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.0945hrs/resident/day▲ 0.41
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
15.58%
3.9771 weekday → 3.3574 weekend
Agency Staff
0%
0% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.0915hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.616hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.5212std 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. Winona County Average-0.11 HPRD
3.91
03.80 HPRD
vs. Minnesota State Average-0.44 HPRD
4.24
03.80 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.09 HPRD
3.90
03.80 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
WHITEWATER HEALTH SERVICES ★
ST CHARLES · This facility
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B
3.8021.0945★★☆☆☆
Chosen Valley Care Center
CHATFIELD
10.8 mi
A
4.23180.9104★★★★★
The Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center
PLAINVIEW
14.6 mi
C
3.42271.1233★★★★☆
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
RUSHFORD
19.3 mi
B
4.23490.5745★★★★★
Sauer Health Care
WINONA
19.5 mi
B
3.94240.8526★★★☆☆
Rochester Restorative Care Center
ROCHESTER
19.8 mi
A
4.19071.4853★★☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

5
Inspections
19
Total Deficiencies
$16,452
Fines Assessed
Jun 16, 2025Health
4 deficiencies cited
▼
May 14, 2025Health
5 deficiencies cited
▼
Aug 6, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited· Includes actual harm
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Jun 12, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
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Jul 20, 2023Health
8 deficiencies cited
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Penalty History

Aug 6, 2024Fine
$16,452
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.