Long Prairie Health Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise none identified in provided reviews. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 10 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is currently struggling with significant infrastructure and staffing challenges, including reports of no air conditioning and slow response times. We strongly advise families to tour the facility personally and ask management for a concrete plan regarding facility maintenance and weekend staffing ratios before considering admission.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
10 reviews on Google“Long Prairie Health Care Center faces significant criticism regarding facility maintenance and staffing levels. Reviewers report serious concerns about the lack of air conditioning, inadequate staffing during weekends, and poor responsiveness to patient needs during rehab stays.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- None identified in provided reviews
Concerns
- Inadequate staffing levels (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Slow response times to call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 10 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that you maintain a 5-star CMS rating for health inspections, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that high standard of care is consistently met for every resident?
- 2I noticed some feedback regarding response times to call lights; could you walk me through your current process for monitoring and prioritizing those alerts to ensure residents feel heard and supported?
- 3With a capacity of 60 residents, how do you manage staffing levels throughout the day and night to ensure that each resident receives the personalized attention they need?
- 4What strategies does your team use to maintain proactive communication with families, especially regarding changes in a resident's daily health or care plan?
- 5Could you share some examples of the daily activities or social programs available to residents that help foster a sense of community within the facility?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for stabilizing a resident and coordinating with local medical services?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Residents and staff should not have to live and work in a facility that has no air conditioning.”
“Staff shortage, expired licenses and no clear direction.”
“I would lay there for 15 -45 ,minutes before my light was answered”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Long Prairie Health Care Center shows a moderate inspection record with 13 deficiencies across two surveys, all reportedly corrected by the facility. Fire safety and electrical systems were the most frequent problem areas, with issues including emergency lighting, fire doors, and electrical maintenance appearing in both 2024 and 2025 inspections. The facility also had deficiencies in infection control and resident rights, suggesting some recurring operational challenges despite stated corrections.
Apr 9, 2026Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
May 1, 2025Routine6
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Jan 9, 2024Routine7
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Long Prairie Health Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Cura
9 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
Opatz, Tom
Owner
Struzyk, Fred
Owner
Key personnel
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