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Viking Manor Nursing Home

317 First Street Northwest, Ulen, MN 56585 · Clay County

Viking Manor Nursing Home, located in the beautiful community of Ulen, Minnesota, provides expert nursing care, assisted living and additional senior services in a family-like atmosphere.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 88% full (40 of 45 beds occupied on an average day).

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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 Ulen's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Viking Manor Nursing Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Ulen, MN, with 45 certified beds and an average of about 40 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.73 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.41 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 9.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.73 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Ulen for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 45
Avg. residents/day: 40
Ownership: Government - City
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 245559

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	$8,620–$10,870/mo (median $9,480)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Fargo prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.73; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.41; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 9.1%; 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): 2
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-06-11
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

2024-03-20Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-03-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2024-03-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ Private rooms available
✓ Studio apartments

Location

317 First Street Northwest, Ulen, MN

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Viking Manor Nursing Home

How much does Viking Manor Nursing Home cost?

Viking Manor Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Ulen, MN area typically runs $8,620–$10,870 per month (median $9,480, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Viking Manor Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Viking Manor Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Viking Manor Nursing Home?

Staff provide about 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 9.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Viking Manor Nursing Home?

Viking Manor Nursing Home has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Viking Manor Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 88% full (40 of 45 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Viking Manor Nursing Home offer?

Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 45 beds.

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