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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center

1900 Ballington Boulevard NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center, a 56-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Rochester, MN, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #295 of 336 rated homes in MN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 5 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#295 of 336
In-state rank among rated MN homes
5.09
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
32
Inspection findings · 5 serious

The verdict

Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center, a 56-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Rochester, MN, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #295 of 336 rated homes in MN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 5 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#295 of 336
In-state rank among rated MN homes
5.09
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
32
Inspection findings · 5 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 338 MN nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
245626
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
56
Residents
35
In Hospital
No
County
Olmsted
Last Inspection
Jun 24, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 5.09 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
2.09 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.45
CNA Hours
2.55
Total Nursing Hours
5.09 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
73.5%
RN Turnover
76.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center ranks #295 of 336 rated nursing homes in MN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center operates 56 certified beds in Rochester, MN with approximately 35 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 4★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 32 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 5 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 5.09 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 2.09 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 73.5% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (32 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 24, 2026 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 24, 2026 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2026 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Mar 27, 2026 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 13, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2025 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 27, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0775

Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0636

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 22, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 26, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 10, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 10, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 9, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 9, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 3, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 12, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 12, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2024 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 30.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 8.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 28.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 8.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 5.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 85.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 83.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 79.8% No

Penalty History

Date Type Amount
Sep 9, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MN registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MN registry
  • Peer homes near 56 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MN. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center?
Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center rank among nursing homes in MN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center ranks 295th among 336 rated nursing homes in MN (#295 of 336). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center?
Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center reports 5.09 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 2.09 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 73.5%.
How many beds does Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center have?
Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center has 56 certified beds with approximately 35 residents. The facility is located at 1900 Ballington Boulevard NW, Rochester, MN 55901.
Does Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center has 32 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 5 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center?
Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center was on Jun 24, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center?
Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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