Nursing Homes in ZIP 55971 (Rushford, MN)

This directory covers 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 55971, Rushford, MN, drawn from public CMS data (average overall rating 5.0 / 5).

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 55971

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 55971, Rushford, MN, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 55971

Among the 1 nursing homes listed in ZIP 55971, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home (non-profit). 1 of these providers report 65 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.98 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 16.7% where reported. The current data records no federal penalties for the providers listed here.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerGood Shepherd Lutheran Home (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)65
Providers with a federal penalty0
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.98
Avg RN turnover16.7%
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Nursing Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home5.05546550.2%16.7%0

Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 55971

Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Rushford, MN 55971 CMS rating 5.0 / 565 beds
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Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Do any providers in ZIP 55971 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 55971 in this CMS data.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 55971?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 55971 is 5.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 55971?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.
What other ZIP codes near Rushford have nursing homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Rushford in the current data.
Which nursing home in ZIP 55971 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 55971, at 5.0 out of 5.

Where this data comes from

This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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