Nursing Home · Milaca, MN
730 Second Street Southeast, Milaca, MN 56353
Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 70 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 1.19 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.6 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Milaca Elim Meadows is frequently praised for its clean, spacious, and well-maintained facility, which features a relaxing lodge-like atmosphere. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly and attentive nature of the nursing and therapy staff, noting that they go above and beyond for both residents and their families.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Multiple reviewers consistently describe the staff as friendly, caring, and willing to go above and beyond.
Reviewers describe the facility as exceptionally well cared for and maintained at a high level of excellence.
One reviewer specifically mentioned the food was good during their recovery.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 11 analyzed
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Key Review Excerpts
“The facility is very spacious and has so many great gathering areas. Everything is exceptionally well cared for and is maintained at a very high level of excellence.”
“Everyone in here has done a fantastic job taking care of me and others here. Good food, friendly, caring staff and a good place to heal.”
“My father was in Milaca Elin home. It was a beautiful facility. Bird cages, fish tanks, lodge decor etc. Very relaxing for residents. The staff was awesome and so good to my dad and also with our family.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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3
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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
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Milaca Elim Meadows has significant recurring issues with fire safety systems and emergency preparedness across multiple surveys, including problems with sprinkler systems, smoke barriers, exit lighting, and emergency power. Families filed complaints that triggered investigations into resident financial protection and pharmacy services. While the facility has correction dates for most deficiencies, the pattern of extensive fire safety violations raises safety concerns that families should investigate before visiting.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center
nonprofit
Cassia
16 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.6/5 · Rank 12 of 16
Owners
Elim Care INC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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