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Nursing home

Halstad Living Center

Halstad, Minnesota · Norman County

  • 133 Fourth Avenue East, Halstad, MN 56548 · Directions
  • (218) 456‑2105
  • Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Non-profit – other
  • 6 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level F). See the inspection record

Summary

Halstad Living Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Halstad, Minnesota, with 44 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2026-05-13, with 1 health deficiency. Ownership: non-profit – other. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
44Certified beds
Health inspections: 4 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Halstad Living Center?
133 Fourth Avenue East, Halstad, MN 56548, in Norman County, Minnesota.
What is the phone number of Halstad Living Center?
(218) 456-2105, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Halstad Living Center?
Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Halstad Living Center been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for Halstad Living Center.
What did inspectors find at Halstad Living Center?
In its last three inspection cycles (April 17, 2024 to May 13, 2026), Medicare lists 6 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 4 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 4 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 3 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Not rated
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay. Medicare (CMS) does not show this rating for this provider. This happens, for example, when a provider is new or has too few patients or survey answers.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 3 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (April 17, 2024 to May 13, 2026), Halstad Living Center had 6 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day; the Minnesota average is 4.27 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: May 13, 2026 — 1 health citation

Inspections in this cycle: May 13, 2026 (standard health inspection).

Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level F May 13, 2026 · corrected June 2, 2026

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

Previous cycle: June 4, 2025 — 2 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: June 4, 2025 (standard health inspection).

Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0851 Level F June 4, 2025 · corrected June 12, 2025

    “Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”

  • F0577 Level C June 4, 2025 · corrected June 12, 2025

    “Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”

Earlier cycle: April 17, 2024 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: April 17, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0880 Level E April 17, 2024 · corrected May 10, 2024

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0883 Level E April 17, 2024 · corrected May 10, 2024

    “Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”

  • F0758 Level D April 17, 2024 · corrected May 10, 2024

    “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.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (14)
  • K0761 Level F May 13, 2026 · corrected May 14, 2026

    “To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”

  • K0211 Level D May 13, 2026 · corrected May 14, 2026

    “Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”

  • K0223 Level D May 13, 2026 · corrected May 15, 2026

    “Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”

  • K0353 Level D May 13, 2026 · corrected May 15, 2026

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0920 Level D May 13, 2026 · corrected May 15, 2026

    “Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”

  • K0345 Level F June 4, 2025 · corrected June 12, 2025

    “Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”

  • K0353 Level F June 4, 2025 · corrected June 12, 2025

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0521 Level E June 4, 2025 · corrected June 12, 2025

    “Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”

  • K0324 Level D June 4, 2025 · corrected June 12, 2025

    “Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”

  • K0712 Level D June 4, 2025 · corrected June 12, 2025

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • K0712 Level F April 17, 2024 · corrected May 6, 2024

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • K0346 Level D April 17, 2024 · corrected May 6, 2024

    “Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.”

  • K0353 Level D April 17, 2024 · corrected May 6, 2024

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0354 Level D April 17, 2024 · corrected May 6, 2024

    “Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeMinnesotaNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.671.080.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.580.610.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.362.582.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.614.273.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.683.733.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.360.710.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)44.9%42.1%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)55.6%39.3%42.5%

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
NameRoleShareSince
Breen, CharlesIndirect ownerNOT APPLICABLEJanuary 1, 1995

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

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Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds44
Average residents per day44.5
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipNon-profit – other
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1991-07-01
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address133 Fourth Avenue East, Halstad, MN 56548
CountyNorman County
StateMinnesota
Phone(218) 456‑2105
CMS Certification Number245569
Name in Medicare recordsHALSTAD LIVING CENTER
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13