Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Lake Park, Minnesota
1 of 1 nursing homes in Lake Park (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Minnesota statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
30
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Lake Park, Minnesota is adequate, with one facility available that comes highly recommended. Families can feel confident in choosing Sunnyside Care Center, which has a B+ rating and 5 stars, as there are no facilities in the avoid tier and no reported fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER (88) — Sunnyside Care Center shines with a stellar 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 88/100. As a government-owned facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, maintaining a Grade B+ with no fines, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for its 30 residents.
Recommended
Sunnyside Care Center shines with a stellar 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 88/100. As a government-owned facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, maintaining a Grade B+ with no fines, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for its 30 residents.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Lake Park Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Lake Park Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Lake Park's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Lake Park facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Lake Park avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Lake Park facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Lake Park, MN are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Lake Park (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Lake Park "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Lake Park?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.