Nursing Homes in Windom, Minnesota
Windom has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 63 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is at Minnesota's state average of 3.2 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-0.18 vs state
Total Beds
63
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
0
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
44 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
1
exceed staffing threshold
100% of facility
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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improved vs last year
0 declined
Top Rated in Windom
Good Samaritan Society - Windom
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About Nursing Home Care in Windom
In Windom, MN, the nursing home market is limited, and families should proceed with caution. The standout is Good Samaritan Society - Windom, the only facility available in the area. While it has a clean record with zero fines and is well-staffed, the options are scant, making it essential to consider nearby cities for more comprehensive care options. Overall, Windom offers good care but limited choices, so families may find themselves needing to travel for better facilities.
For families looking for alternatives, consider visiting Windom Area Health and Good Samaritan Society - Windom. While both have some strengths, like the aforementioned zero fines and adequate staffing, neither excels to the level of a 5-star CMS rating or offers a non-profit option. If you're open to exploring nearby towns, you may find better facilities with more robust services.
There are no specific facilities to avoid in Windom, as none have major red flags. However, it's crucial to be proactive during facility visits. Make sure to ask about staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection reports, and overall resident satisfaction. This will provide a clearer picture of the care your loved one can expect.
Windom at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
- • 1 community-run facility (non-profit)
- • 1 facility has more nurses than required
Be Aware
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Windom is stable
Questions Windom Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Windom avg is 0.73 hrs (44 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 1 Windom facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—0 local facilities have serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Windom, Minnesota
Windom, Minnesota's Cottonwood County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 63 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Windom vs. Minnesota: Near State Average
Windom nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 3.00 stars is close to Minnesota's statewide average of 3.18 stars.
0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as quality varies by facility.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Windom, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in Windom
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Windom facilities average 0.73 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Windom resident receives approximately 44 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
1 Windom facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: Mix of For-Profit and Non-Profit
Windom has 1 non-profit nursing homes and 0 for-profit facilities. 1 of 1 facility is chain-owned, with the remainder independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average, though ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby Minnesota cities for additional options. The following Minnesota cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Minneapolis — 19 facilities
- Saint Paul — 17 facilities
- Duluth — 8 facilities
- Rochester — 7 facilities
- Bloomington — 5 facilities
- Saint Louis Park — 5 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Windom, Minnesota?
Windom has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 63 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is below Minnesota's state average of 3.2 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Windom?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Windom include:
- • Good Samaritan Society - Windom — Grade C+, 60/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Windom nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 0 facilities in Windom as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Windom Nursing Homes
Windom offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing.