Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

47 of 337 Minnesota homes (14%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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CMS fine of $22,925 on August 5, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0226. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0226 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

68 of 337 Minnesota homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on November 21, 2024.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

• Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

• Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2022 from $8,511 to $8,705.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 7, 2021 from $15,918 to $16,313.

• Ownership

  CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2022 from $8,193 to $8,511.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0757 from the health inspection on February 1, 2024.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 7, 2021 from $14,550 to $15,918.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

• Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

• Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

• Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.

• Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0226. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.

• Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2022 from $12,605 to $8,193.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 22, 2022 from $5,000 to $3,250.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.