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Oak Hills Living Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1314 Eighth Street North, New Ulm, MN 5607394 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is noted for its recent renovations and a kind, communicative staff, making it a potentially comfortable environment for your loved one. Because recent reviews are sparse in detail, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe current staffing levels and daily interactions firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
Oak Hills Living Center receives praise for its recent facility renovations and the kindness of its staff, particularly regarding rehab care and family communication. However, the limited textual feedback in recent reviews makes it difficult to gauge current operational consistency, as several high ratings lack descriptive detail.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Kind and joyful nursing staff
  • Modern, polished facility renovations
  • Proactive communication with families regarding care changes

Rating Trends

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2345.02023(1)3.02024(1)3.02025(4)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 7 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has undergone some beautiful modern renovations; how do these updates help improve the daily living experience for residents?
  • 2Since the nursing staff is frequently praised for being so kind and joyful, what specific programs or culture initiatives do you have in place to support your team's well-being?
  • 3With a 5-star staffing rating, how does your team ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
  • 4Regarding the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps have been taken to address those areas and ensure we are meeting the highest standards of care?
  • 5I appreciate how proactive you are with family communication; what is the standard process for updating us if there is a change in a resident's health status or a medical emergency?
  • 6What does a typical social calendar look like for a resident here, and how do you encourage participation in activities to keep everyone engaged?

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Key Review Excerpts

My mom was at Oak Hills for a few months for rehab after a fall. Her care from the entire team was exemplary! Everyone was so joyful and kind.

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★

Staff has always been good and understanding. Staff supports both the residents needs as well as supports and informs the family of care or changes.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

The remodel is in the final stage and looks so modern and polished.

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★
Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.01hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.56hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
41%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
11%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

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

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.7%
Better than Avg
Here
6.7%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Brown
17.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Brown
8.6%

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

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.8%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Brown
19.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.0%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
Brown
15.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
Brown
98.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.6%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
Brown
14.7%
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%
Brown
93.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Brown
94.2%
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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%
Brown
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
3penalties
Well below state avg (8.0)
6 complaint-triggered
$38,219 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints about safety issues, with accident prevention problems recurring four times between 2023-2024, indicating persistent concerns about resident supervision and hazard management. The facility also shows repeated deficiencies in fire safety systems, daily living assistance, and abuse/neglect reporting procedures. While all violations have correction dates, the pattern of recurring safety complaints suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining adequate protective measures for residents.

Apr 8, 2026Routine
9
0346Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 18, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Feb 5, 2025Routine
3
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Apr 12, 2024Complaint
3
0689Immediate jeopardy · 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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Dec 13, 2023Routine
4
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Sep 13, 2023Complaint
2
0689Immediate jeopardy · 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.

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

Apr 12, 2024

$14,433

Payment Denial

Apr 12, 2024

17-day denial

Fine

Sep 13, 2023

$15,593

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Oak Hills Living Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Boyle, MikeManaging Control - Governing BodyDietz, BarbManaging Control - Governing BodyMarkgraf, MichelleManaging Control - Governing BodyNelson, JudiManaging Control - Governing BodyPieser, BenManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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