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Wabasso Restorative Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

660 Maple Street, Wabasso, MN 5629344 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.0/5

based on 21 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (26 vs median 6.5)

Bottom 25% in MN · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · $12,649 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility offers strong rehabilitation programs and engaging activities, the recurring reports of poor communication and potential neglect are significant red flags. We strongly recommend visiting in person to observe staff-to-resident interactions and asking management directly about their process for providing medical updates to family members.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

21 reviews on Google
Wabasso Restorative Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some residents praising the engaging activities and supportive therapy staff, while others report severe neglect and communication failures. Families should be aware of serious allegations regarding patient safety, staffing shortages, and poor responsiveness from nursing personnel.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff4.0Clean2.0Activities9.0Meds5.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Engaging activities and events
  • Supportive physical and occupational therapy
  • Kind and respectful bedside staff

Concerns

  • Poor communication and unresponsiveness from nursing staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Allegations of neglect and unsafe environment (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2343.12023(8)2.02024(4)3.72025(9)3.02026(2)

Distribution · 23 analyzed

5
11
4
0
3
2
2
1
1
9

How They Respond to Reviews

76%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve the daily care experience?
  • 2With 44 residents, how does your nursing team ensure consistent communication with families regarding changes in a loved one's health status?
  • 3I see that residents really enjoy the activities and therapy programs here; how do you balance those engaging events with the need for a quiet, clean, and restful environment?
  • 4Given the recent focus on facility standards, what specific steps are you taking to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and safety throughout the building?
  • 5How do you manage the transition of care during shift changes to ensure that residents receive attentive and responsive support at all times?
  • 6In the event of a medical concern, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local emergency services?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I've had the great opportunity of going to a dirt race track and also having Llama's visiting the facility. Plenty of ac

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

The nurse I spoke with was EXTREAMLY rude and hung up on me when I requested she call my sister with an update about my mom.

Family member · 2023☆☆☆☆

To be able to go home, I had to meet the goal of walking up at least six steps, and I'm happy to say, I've me that goal!

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★
Source: 21 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.45hrs
60%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.71hrs
66%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
35%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.5%
Better than Avg
Here
6.5%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Redwood
17.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.2%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Redwood
15.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Redwood
3.8%

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

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.9%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
Redwood
14.7%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
12.8%
US
4.9%
MN
5.3%
Redwood
5.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.2%
Better than Avg
Here
14.2%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
Redwood
14.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.6%
Better than Avg
Here
93.6%
US
79.8%
MN
82.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
90.3%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Redwood
95.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
5.9%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

24deficiencies
4penalties
Well above state avg (8.0)
39 complaint-triggered
$12,649 in fines

Wabasso Restorative Care Center shows significant ongoing problems with nearly half of its 70 deficiencies stemming from family complaints about resident safety and care quality. The facility has repeated issues with protecting residents from abuse and neglect, accident prevention, medication management, and behavioral health services. While most deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of similar violations across multiple surveys suggests persistent operational challenges that prospective families should carefully consider.

Apr 30, 2026Complaint
4
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.

0689Potential for harm · 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.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 25, 2026Complaint
2
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.

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.

Jan 14, 2026Routine
11
0684Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

Jan 14, 2026Complaint
2
0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Sep 2, 2025Complaint
3
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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.

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Jul 24, 2025Complaint
6
0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

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.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 14, 2026

$19,135

Payment Denial

Nov 18, 2024

2-day denial

Fine

Jun 29, 2023

$12,649

Payment Denial

Jun 29, 2023

11-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wabasso Restorative Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Rohinsky, Steven

Owner

Key personnel

Giese, DawnW-2 Managing Employee
Source: Medicare provider data

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