CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2455482026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Tuff Memorial Home

CMS lists this provider in Hills, MN, with 48 certified beds, an overall rating of 4/5, and 13 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.

505 East 4Th Street · Hills, MN 56138 · Rock County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds48CMS provider file
Recent citation rows13current CMS citation release
Penalty rows12current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Tuff Memorial Home survey cycles in this release

CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Tuff Memorial Home in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-2602026-05-262
Cycle 22025-08-2732025-08-272
Cycle 32024-07-3032024-07-303
02 / CITATION DETAIL

Tuff Memorial Home citations in the current release

CMS reports 13 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 0 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-26 · FIREK0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05
2026-05-26 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0867Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-19
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-19
2025-08-27 · HEALTHF0921Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-19
2025-08-27 · FIREK0711Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-19
2025-08-27 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-19
2024-07-30 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-19
2024-07-30 · HEALTHF0881Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-19
2024-07-30 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-19
2024-07-30 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-19
2024-07-30 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-19
2023-12-11 · HEALTHF0622Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-02 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

CMS penalties reported for Tuff Memorial Home

The August 2026 file contains 12 penalty rows and $40,240 in listed fines for this provider record.

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2023-11-13Fine$4,5450
2023-11-06Fine$4,5450
2023-10-30Fine$4,5450
2023-10-23Fine$4,5450
2023-10-17Fine$4,1960
2023-10-10Fine$3,8460
2023-10-02Fine$3,5290
2023-09-27Payment Denial$06
2023-09-25Fine$3,1470
2023-09-18Fine$2,7970
2023-09-11Fine$2,4470
2023-09-05Fine$2,0980
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Ownership disclosures for Tuff Memorial Home

CMS matched 15 ownership disclosure rows to Tuff Memorial Home; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.

  • BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • FIRST LUTHERANOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • PALISADE LUTHERANOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • GAYER, TRACYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2019
  • GREEN, LARRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2019
  • LEENDERTS, BONNIEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • PETTERSON, JEFFIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • WESTPHAL, CATHERINEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2019
  • KENDALL, KATHRYNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/27/2024
  • THONE, JENNIFERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/27/2021
  • POPE & CONNER CONSULTING INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • WIPFLI LLPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2023
  • KENDALL, KATHRYNIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/27/2024
  • THONE, JENNIFERIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2019

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Staffing hours and turnover for Tuff Memorial Home

Total nurse hours and RN hours per resident day are not reported for this provider in the August 2026 CMS release.

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours—per resident day
RN hours—per resident day
Weekend nurse hours—per resident day
Staff turnover39.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Facilities published near Tuff Memorial Home

No second published facility record in Hills, MN met the local peer rule in this release.

Open the Minnesota ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

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