Gundersen Harmony Care Center
815 Main Avenue South, Harmony, MN 55939
Gundersen Harmony Care Center is a nursing home in Harmony, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (507) 886-6544
- Last standard health inspection
- May 6, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 42
- Residents per day, on average
- 37.6
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Harmony Community Healthcare INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (4 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.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 6, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 3 times since 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 June 12, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 10, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2025.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 10, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2025.
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 May 26, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 11, 2023 from $19,460 to $12,649.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
2 citations
Health inspection on October 11, 2023
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.
14 of 337 Minnesota homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2023.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2013
- BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 11/30/2022
- BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/30/2022
- GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2013
- BERG, RANDIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- BOLAND, LINDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- BRANUM, MARKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- ENRIGHT, CARRIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- FOSTER, KARENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- JOHNSON, DEBRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- JOHNSON, RODNEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LENZ, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- MOSER, BRENDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- SAUER, LEANNEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- SCHUSTER, KRAIGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
Questions
When was Gundersen Harmony Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists May 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Gundersen Harmony Care Center have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since October 11, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Gundersen Harmony Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Gundersen Harmony Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Gundersen Harmony Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.