Tuff Memorial Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise consistently friendly and caring staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 21 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
Tuff Memorial Home maintains a very strong reputation for staff attentiveness and a clean, engaging environment. Because all available reviews are highly positive, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction firsthand to ensure it aligns with your loved one's specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
21 reviews on Google“Tuff Memorial Home is consistently praised for its friendly, caring staff and clean, well-maintained environment. Families appreciate the facility's ability to foster resident engagement, with specific mentions of residents rediscovering hobbies and enjoying a peaceful, active atmosphere.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Consistently friendly and caring staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Active and engaging environment for residents
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 22 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is so wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; what are your daily routines for keeping the common areas so tidy?
- 2We noticed how much people appreciate the friendly atmosphere here; how do you help new residents integrate into the existing community?
- 3With such a high staffing rating, how do you ensure that the caregivers are able to provide personalized attention to each resident's specific needs?
- 4Could you tell us more about the types of active, engaging activities you have planned for the residents each week?
- 5How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the night?
- 6Since there have been a few recent state citations, what specific steps has the facility taken to address those areas and ensure continued high-quality care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Older nursing home but my mom loves it there and has picked her talent of art back up and seems to blossom there.”
“The staff cares - and it shows!! So glad to have found a good place for my in-laws!”
“Beautiful place. Happy vibes. Full of activities and energy. Countryside ambiance. Every facility available. Healthy, hygienic and peaceful.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Tuff Memorial Home has 22 deficiencies across multiple surveys, with recurring issues in administrative operations, fire safety systems, and infection control protocols. One complaint was filed by families regarding improper resident discharge procedures. While all deficiencies show correction dates, problems persist across different areas in recent surveys, suggesting ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate further during visits.
Aug 27, 2025Routine5
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Jul 30, 2024Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Dec 11, 2023Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Sep 27, 2023Routine11
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 13, 2023
$4,545
Fine
Nov 6, 2023
$4,545
Fine
Oct 30, 2023
$4,545
Fine
Oct 23, 2023
$4,545
Fine
Oct 17, 2023
$4,196
Fine
Oct 10, 2023
$3,846
Fine
Oct 2, 2023
$3,529
Payment Denial
Sep 27, 2023
6-day denial
Fine
Sep 25, 2023
$3,147
Fine
Sep 18, 2023
$2,797
Fine
Sep 11, 2023
$2,447
Fine
Sep 5, 2023
$2,098
Fine
Aug 14, 2023
$4,194
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Tuff Memorial Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Owner · Organization
First Lutheran
Owner · Organization
Grace Lutheran Church
Owner · Organization
Palisade Lutheran
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
21 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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