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Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home

1290 Locust Street, Dawson, MN 56232

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Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home is a nursing home in Dawson, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(320) 312-2101
Last standard health inspection
April 22, 2026 (6 months ago)
Certified beds
56
Residents per day, on average
49.4
Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
Legal business name
Johnson Memorial Health Services
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (11 vs 23).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSP & HOME.

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  5. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 22, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2026.

    • Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • 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 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • 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 quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • 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.

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  11. 8 citations

    Health inspection on February 20, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2025.

    • 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 April 28, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2025.

    • 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 April 28, 2025.

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  12. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 20, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.

    • 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 February 20, 2025.

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  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 22, 2025

    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 F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

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  14. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

  15. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • 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.

  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  17. 2 citations

    Health inspection on April 10, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 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 May 8, 2024.

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  18. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on April 10, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2024.

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  19. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  20. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home last inspected?

CMS lists April 22, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home have?

CMS lists 11 health citations since April 10, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.