Woodbury Health Care Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 5 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 6.5)
Bottom 25% in MN · Meets national RN staffing standard · Worst in LIFESPARK chain · $26,685 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its effective rehabilitation programs and a very supportive, communicative admissions team. Families should feel confident in the staff's professionalism, though you may want to schedule a tour to observe daily care routines firsthand since recent reviews focus heavily on the intake experience.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“Woodbury Health Care Center receives high praise for its admissions process and rehabilitation services. Families and patients highlight the compassionate, communicative staff and effective therapy programs that facilitate successful recovery and transitions.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Streamlined and supportive admissions process
- Clear and consistent communication
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 5 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent state citations, what specific steps has the facility taken to improve health and safety protocols for residents?
- 2With a 155-resident capacity, how do you ensure that each resident receives consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
- 3I noticed the facility has a very strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy; how are these programs integrated into a resident's daily routine?
- 4How does your team handle communication and updates with families when a resident experiences a sudden change in health or a medical emergency?
- 5Since your admissions process is highly regarded for being supportive, what does the transition look like for a new resident during their first week here?
- 6What variety of social activities or engagement opportunities are available to residents to ensure they feel connected and active within the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“With the help of physical and occupational therapy I would not be home right now. Everyone from the nurses, the aids and the therapist were very knowable and friendly.”
“Christine the admission director was amazing. You can truly tell she cares and was so amazing. Speedy follow up. Ease of the process and her communication was stellar.”
“It took months for things to work out for my mom and the entire time Christine was there helping us in any way she could. You can tell she truly cares for the welfare of the residents”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This 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
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
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
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints over recent years, raising concerns about medication management, resident rights, and care quality at this facility. The most recurring issues involve medication errors and ensuring residents receive proper treatment according to their care plans, with these problems appearing across multiple surveys. While the facility consistently corrects deficiencies when identified, the pattern of complaint-triggered investigations suggests ongoing care concerns that prospective families should carefully evaluate during visits.
Dec 2, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Jul 24, 2025Routine21
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Construction Deficiencies
Have a combustible roofing system that meets safety standards.
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
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Jul 24, 2025Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Apr 30, 2025Complaint4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 7, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jun 27, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Dec 2, 2025
$254,365
Fine
Mar 7, 2025
$26,685
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Woodbury Health Care Center
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Lifespark
4 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.3/5 · Rank 2 of 4 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Senior Care Communities
Owner · Organization
Martin, Richard
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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