Tuff Memorial Home
505 East 4th Street, Hills, MN 56138
Tuff Memorial Home is a nursing home in Hills, 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
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (507) 962-3275
- Last standard health inspection
- May 26, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 48
- Residents per day, on average
- 39.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Tuff Memorial Home
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (6 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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 26, 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 June 5, 2026.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
3 citations
Health inspection on August 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2025.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2025.
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 September 19, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall 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 health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 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.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing 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. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 9, 2022 from $20,818 to $21,290.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 30, 2021 from $23,902 to $24,429.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 August 19, 2024.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 30, 2021 from $22,320 to $23,902.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 9, 2022 from $20,000 to $20,818.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
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 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 2, 2023 from $3,496 to $3,529.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 11, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0622. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.
Fine
November 13, 2023 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $4,545 on November 13, 2023.
Fine
November 6, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $4,545 on November 6, 2023.
Fine
October 30, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $4,545 on October 30, 2023.
Fine
October 23, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $4,545 on October 23, 2023.
Fine
October 17, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $4,196 on October 17, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCHDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- FIRST LUTHERANDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCHDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- PALISADE LUTHERANDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- KENDALL, KATHRYNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/27/2024
- THONE, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/27/2021
Questions
When was Tuff Memorial Home last inspected?
CMS lists May 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Tuff Memorial Home have?
CMS lists 6 health citations since December 11, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Tuff Memorial Home been fined?
CMS lists 5 fines in the past three years, $22,376 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Tuff Memorial Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Tuff Memorial Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.