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Gundersen Harmony Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

815 Main Avenue South, Harmony, MN 5593942 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
The available reviews for Gundersen Harmony Care Center consist entirely of star ratings without written feedback. Consequently, there is no qualitative data available to assess the quality of care, staff performance, or facility environment.

Rating Trends

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2344.02017(1)5.02018(1)5.02022(2)3.52026(2)

Distribution · 6 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With your facility maintaining a 5-star CMS staffing rating, how do you ensure that level of personalized attention translates into the daily social activities for the 42 residents here?
  • 2Given that you have maintained a 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that the single recent state violation is addressed and prevented from recurring?
  • 3I noticed your team is very responsive to feedback online; how do you incorporate family input into the care plans for residents to ensure their individual needs are met?
  • 4With a smaller capacity of 42 residents, how does this intimate setting influence the way your nursing staff handles medical emergencies or urgent health changes compared to larger facilities?
  • 5Could you walk me through how your staff balances the high standard of clinical care reflected in your 5-star rating with the need for a warm, home-like environment for my loved one?
  • 6Since you have a 4.8-star Google rating, what do you think is the most common reason families feel so satisfied with the care provided at Gundersen Harmony?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.21hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.68hrs
90%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Fillmore
11.8%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.4%
Better than Avg
Here
6.4%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
Fillmore
7.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.4%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
Fillmore
17.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
5.5%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Fillmore
5.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
Fillmore
96.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.2%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
Fillmore
19.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
MN
82.7%
Fillmore
71.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.5%
Better than Avg
Here
94.5%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Fillmore
77.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Fillmore
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (8.0)
2 complaint-triggered
$12,649 in fines
Clean record — no deficiencies

A serious complaint in 2023 involved resident protection from abuse and proper reporting of incidents, indicating families filed concerns about safety. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems, electrical safety, and emergency preparedness across multiple surveys, though all violations appear corrected after citation. Most recent issues in 2025 involved fire drills, corridor safety, and accident prevention.

May 6, 2026Routine
5
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0353Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Apr 10, 2025Routine
4
0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Feb 29, 2024Routine
4
0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Oct 11, 2023Complaint
2
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 11, 2023

$12,649

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Gundersen Harmony Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Gundersen Lutheran Health System INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Bellin Gundersen Health System INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Bakalars, VickieManaging Control - Governing BodyMelde, SarahManaging Control - Governing BodyPericak, AmandaManaging Control - Governing BodySkaalen, ChristopherManaging Control - Governing BodyBakalars, VickieOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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