Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure numerous surfaces in common use areas, such as carpeted floors, handrails, and windows were maintained in order to be able to be cleaned and/or disinfected and also kept free from dirt and insect debris throughout the facility and in 2 of 2 sampled resident's rooms (R4 and R7). This had the potential to affect all 48 residents in the facility. Environment-Common Areas Observations around the facility on 8/20/26 from 12:08 p.m., through 12:50 p.m. identified all hallway carpets in the facility had numerous, large stains and a mold-like smell. In each hall, de-humidifiers had been placed to assist with carpet drying. …
F921 citations in Minnesota
Safe, clean, comfortable environment · Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Minnesota cites F921 less often than its own record predicts
0.96 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Minnesota in 2025, this is the portion that was F921.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Minnesota surveyors wrote
F921 findings written in Minnesota, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a fan blowing directly on clean dishes was free of dust and debris. This had the potential to affect all 18 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: During initial kitchen observation on 6/23/25 at 6:25 p.m., dietary aide (DA)-A was washing dishes. Clean plates, serving trays, and plate covers were lined up air drying near the dishwasher. A small oscillating fan was turned on and blowing directly on the clean, wet dishes. The fan had visible dust and debris on the blades and surrounding cage. During observation and interview on 6/23/25 at 7:00 p.m., DA-A had put all dishes away. DA-A stated the fan was very dirty and probably should not have been blowing on the clean dishes. …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of Minnesota citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.42% | 1.65× |
| 2024 | 0.75% | 0.94× |
| 2025 | 0.82% | 0.96× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
What else Minnesota surveyors cite →
Deficiency Index is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by CMS, Medicare, or any government agency. About this data · Report a correction