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Viking Manor Nursing Home

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

317 First Street Northwest, Ulen, MN 5658545 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Viking Manor is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and excellent communication with families, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a warm, family-like environment. Because the available reviews are overwhelmingly positive but lack detail on medical or clinical specifics, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
Viking Manor Nursing Home receives high praise for its warm, family-like atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Families specifically highlight the quality of the scratch-made food and the facility's ability to keep them well-informed regarding their loved ones' care.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm and friendly staff
  • High-quality, scratch-made food
  • Proactive communication with families
  • Calming and relaxing environment

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 5 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since the food here is known for being scratch-made, could you tell me more about the daily menu and how much variety there is for residents?
  • 2I've heard wonderful things about how proactive the staff is with communicating with families; what is your preferred method for keeping us updated on our loved one's well-being?
  • 3With such a high health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain that level of clinical excellence and safety?
  • 4How do you manage staffing levels during the night or weekend shifts to ensure the same level of care we see during the day?
  • 5Could you describe the atmosphere of the common areas and what kind of daily activities are available to keep residents engaged and relaxed?
  • 6In the event of a sudden medical change or an after-hours emergency, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff are friendly, happy and know how to give good care. My dad is in good hands and loves it here. The food is made from scratch and has flavor.

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

Everyone has been so kind to my mom and friendly when I visit. I’m always kept informed of any changes. Very much feels like a family.

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★
Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.41hrs
55%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.73hrs
91%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
9%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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 · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Better than Avg
Here
2.6%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
Clay
18.1%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Clay
11.7%

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

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Residents with a long-term catheter

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.8%
US
0.9%
MN
2.1%
Clay
1.1%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
Clay
96.4%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
15.1%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
Clay
14.5%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.2%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Clay
19.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.3%
Better than Avg
Here
93.3%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Clay
85.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
6.9%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Clay
2.5%
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)

Viking Manor shows recurring issues with infection control programs appearing across multiple surveys, along with repeated electrical safety violations involving power strips and emergency systems. The facility also had deficiencies in care planning quality and resident rights regarding medication self-administration. While all violations have been corrected by the provider, the pattern of infection control and electrical safety issues persisting across different survey periods suggests ongoing management challenges in these areas.

Jun 11, 2025Routine
2
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Mar 20, 2024Routine
7
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0041Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Jan 25, 2023Routine
1
0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Viking Manor Nursing Home

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Zimmerman, RandyManaging Control - Governing BodyAshmore, JamesOfficer / DirectorBegg, JeremyOfficer / DirectorHolm, LutherOfficer / DirectorLunde-Burnside, JessieOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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