McIntosh Senior Living
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
McIntosh Senior Living has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating excellent quality and highly recommended care. It ranks #59 out of 337 facilities in Minnesota, placing it in the top half, and is the best option among the four nursing homes in Polk County. However, the facility's trend is concerning as it has worsened from one issue in 2023 to two issues in 2025. Staffing is a notable strength with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of only 21%, significantly lower than the state average. On the downside, the facility has less RN coverage than 99% of Minnesota facilities, which is troubling as RNs play a critical role in resident care. Specific incidents include a resident sustaining a fracture due to improper transfer methods, and failures to report an outbreak of gastrointestinal symptoms among multiple residents, which could potentially affect everyone in the facility.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Minnesota
- #59/337
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 21% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 27 points below Minnesota's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Minnesota facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 24 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Minnesota. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (21%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (21%)
27 points below Minnesota average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among Minnesota's 100 nursing homes, only 1% achieve this.
The Ugly 3 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from accidents for 1 of 3 residents (R1...
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Jan 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to report an outbreak of nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea for 6 of 6 residents (R38, R9, R36, R13, R35, R33) to the Minnesota D...
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Jun 2023
1 deficiency
MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the restraint section of the Minimum Data Set...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Minnesota.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Minnesota facilities.
- • 21% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 27 points below Minnesota's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 3 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Mcintosh Senior Living's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns McIntosh Senior Living an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Minnesota, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Mcintosh Senior Living Staffed?
CMS rates McIntosh Senior Living's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 21%, compared to the Minnesota average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Mcintosh Senior Living?
State health inspectors documented 3 deficiencies at McIntosh Senior Living during 2023 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm, 1 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Mcintosh Senior Living?
McIntosh Senior Living is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 45 certified beds and approximately 44 residents (about 98% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in MCINTOSH, Minnesota.
How Does Mcintosh Senior Living Compare to Other Minnesota Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Minnesota, McIntosh Senior Living's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (21%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Mcintosh Senior Living?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Mcintosh Senior Living Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, McIntosh Senior Living has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Minnesota. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Mcintosh Senior Living Stick Around?
Staff at McIntosh Senior Living tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 21%, the facility is 25 percentage points below the Minnesota average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 20%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Mcintosh Senior Living Ever Fined?
McIntosh Senior Living has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Mcintosh Senior Living on Any Federal Watch List?
McIntosh Senior Living is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.