Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Starbuck, Minnesota
0 of 1 nursing homes in Starbuck (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Minnesota statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
1.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
39
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$31,013 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Starbuck, Minnesota, is poor, with only one facility available. Families should be aware that Minnewaska Community Health Services has received a 1-star rating and has incurred $31,013 in fines, indicating significant concerns about care quality.
The other 1 Starbuck facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $31K.
Recommended
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $31,013
Questions Starbuck Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Starbuck's city average is 1.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Starbuck facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Starbuck avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Starbuck facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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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 Starbuck, MN are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Starbuck (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Starbuck?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Starbuck has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Starbuck "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 Starbuck?
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.