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Mala Strana Care & Rehabilitation Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, friendly, and professional nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1001 Columbus Avenue North, New Prague, MN 5607169 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 59 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Mala Strana is highly regarded for its clean environment and dedicated staff, making it a strong candidate for many families. However, given recent feedback, we recommend touring the specific room your loved one would occupy to ensure it meets your space requirements and asking management about their policies for tracking personal belongings.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

59 reviews on Google
Mala Strana Care & Rehabilitation Center generally receives high praise for its clean, home-like environment and friendly, attentive staff. While many families report positive experiences with rehab and assisted living, some recent concerns have been raised regarding room space, personal property management, and occasional staffing shortages during busy periods.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities10.0Meds9.0MemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, friendly, and professional nursing staff
  • Clean, well-maintained, and home-like facility
  • Spacious, pleasant room environments
  • Effective communication with family members

Concerns

  • Occasional staffing shortages during busy times (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate space in shared rooms (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 60 analyzed

5
46
4
6
3
3
2
0
1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

40%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that you have 69 residents, how do you ensure consistent care coverage during peak times of the day to maintain the high level of attention your staff is known for?
  • 2I noticed you have some shared room layouts; could you show us how you maximize the space to ensure both residents feel comfortable and have enough privacy?
  • 3We appreciate that you actively engage with feedback online; how does that open line of communication translate to how you keep families updated on a daily basis?
  • 4With your 4-star staffing and health inspection ratings, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure those standards are maintained during emergency medical situations?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social programs do you offer that really help residents feel at home and connected to the rest of the community?
  • 6Since you have a 4.6-star reputation for a warm and friendly environment, how do you foster that culture among new staff members joining the team?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff here is wonderful and very helpful. The only issue I've witnessed is sometimes they don't have enough staff when thing get real busy.

Family member · 2022★★★★

Taking good care of my husband. Keeping me informed about everything. Nice & clean & great people who work there.

Spouse of resident · 2022★★★★★

The atmosphere of the facility was calm. It smelled very fresh. Residents seemed content. My mom seemed content. Familiar faces working and didn't appear stressed out.

Family member · 2022★★★★★
Source: 59 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.27hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.80hrs
93%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
73%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
65%
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

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.6%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Scott
25.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Better than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Scott
7.6%

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%
Scott
91.7%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.3%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Scott
21.9%
⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.1%
US
3.2%
MN
4.0%
Scott
3.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.0%
Better than Avg
Here
13.0%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
Scott
16.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.2%
Better than Avg
Here
97.2%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Scott
76.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.9%
Better than Avg
Here
92.9%
US
79.8%
MN
82.7%
Scott
74.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Scott
2.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.0)
8 complaint-triggered

This facility has a concerning pattern of complaint-triggered deficiencies, with families filing reports that led to 9 of 18 total violations across recent surveys. Key problem areas include resident rights violations (failing to honor dignity and communication rights), reporting failures for suspected abuse or neglect, and inadequate care delivery. While the facility has correction dates for all deficiencies, the recurring issues with resident rights and abuse reporting, plus recent safety hazards, warrant careful scrutiny during any visit.

Apr 15, 2026Routine
2
0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Aug 6, 2025Complaint
2
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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.

May 21, 2025Complaint
3
0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0801Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

May 21, 2025Routine
3
0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Mar 14, 2024Routine
3
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Mar 14, 2024Complaint
1
0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mala Strana Care & Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Monarch Healthcare Management

Chain Size

45 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 2 of 45

Ownership & Management

Owners

Hml LLC

Owner · Organization

13%

Nij LLC

Owner · Organization

15%

Spartan Healthcare LLC

Owner · Organization

23%

Yazoma Holdings, LLC

Owner · Organization

23%

Arem, Jeffrey

Owner

13%

Stern, William

Owner

15%

Halpert, Marc

Owner (parent company)

23%

Jaffa, Noam

Owner (parent company)

15%

Legum, Joshua

Owner (parent company)

23%

Muencz, Jeffrey

Owner (parent company)

13%

Key personnel

Halpert, MarcContracted Managing EmployeeLegum, JoshuaW-2 Managing EmployeeMuencz, JeffreyOfficer / DirectorStern, WilliamOfficer / DirectorMonarch Healthcare Management LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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