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Hendricks Community Hospital

1 of 5 overall from CMS

503 E Lincoln Street, Hendricks, MN 56136

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At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Hendricks Community Hospital is a 52-bed nursing home in Hendricks, Minnesota (Lincoln County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.53 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 4.19. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
52
Residents per day (average)
45.6
Certified since
1987 (39 yrs)

Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidLocated in a hospital

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Hendricks Community Hospital

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS counts 9 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jun 25, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Minnesota average is 7.1. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 56.9%, above the Minnesota average of 42.2%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 2.92 hours per resident on weekends against 3.53 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Minnesota average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Minnesota average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Minnesota and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMinnesotaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.4% 18.2% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1% 4.1% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.1% 1.9% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 7.4% 2.6% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6% 4.1% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.1% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 14.6% 4.0% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 97.4% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 18.4% 20.5% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.9% 12.5% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7% 96.1% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.3% 5.2% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 34.4% 24.5% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.7% 17.1% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.50 1.61 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.22 1.90 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMinnesotaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 88.1% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0% 1.9% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 82.7% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Too few residents or stays to report 23.5% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Too few residents or stays to report 14.8% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 26 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 1 was cited in connection with a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jun 25, 2026912
Apr 30, 202585
May 30, 202491

Minnesota homes averaged 7.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (26)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Waiver has been granted (Jun 25, 2025)

  6. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

  7. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

  8. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 25, 2025)

  13. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Waiver has been granted

  14. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  15. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

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

Minnesota homes averaged 0.8 fines and $24,507 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Minnesota

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Hendricks Community Hospital?

Hendricks Community Hospital has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 1.

How many beds does Hendricks Community Hospital have?

Hendricks Community Hospital has 52 certified beds. It averages 45.6 residents per day, about 87.7% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Hendricks Community Hospital?

The home reports 3.53 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.70 hours from registered nurses. The Minnesota average is 4.19 hours and 1.06 hours from registered nurses.

Has Hendricks Community Hospital been fined?

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

Does Hendricks Community Hospital accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 245467. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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