Mn Veterans Home - Luverne
Scout 90Luverne, MN · 85 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Luverne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,570–$10,510/mo
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Tuff Memorial Home
505 East 4TH Street, Hills, MN 56138 · Rock County
96
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Hills's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Tuff Memorial Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Hills, MN, with 48 certified beds and an average of about 38 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.96 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.72 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 12 federal fines totaling $44,434 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.96 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$44,434 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Hills for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 48
- Avg. residents/day
- 38
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 245548
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,570–$10,510/mo (median $9,290) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Sioux Falls prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.96
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.72
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- 12 ($44,434)
- Total penalties
- 13
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-27
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-27Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2025-08-27Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2024-07-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-07-30Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
2023-12-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
2023-09-27Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2023-09-27Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $4,196 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $3,846 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $3,529 |
| 2023-09-27 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
505 East 4TH Street, Hills, MN
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Tuff Memorial Home cost?
Tuff Memorial Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Hills, MN area typically runs $8,570–$10,510 per month (median $9,290, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Tuff Memorial Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Tuff Memorial Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Tuff Memorial Home?
Staff provide about 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Tuff Memorial Home?
Tuff Memorial Home has 13 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Tuff Memorial Home have availability?
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Tuff Memorial Home offer?
Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 48 beds.
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