Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Whitewater Health Services
525 Bluff Avenue ST Charles, MN 55972 (507) 932-3283
CCN
245270
Certified beds
45
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
North Shore Healthcare
Nurse staffing
4.13
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 1.08 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 21% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected April 16, 2026
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0655No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 20, 2026
D
F0732No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 20, 2026
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 20, 2026
Inspected June 16, 2025
4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0602No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 23, 2025
E
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 23, 2025
E
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 23, 2025
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 23, 2025
Inspected May 14, 2025
5 citations · Health
C
F0577No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 12, 2025
D
F0554No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 12, 2025
D
F0655No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 12, 2025
D
F0697No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 12, 2025
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 12, 2025
Inspected August 6, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
J
F0684Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 27, 2024
Inspected June 12, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 8, 2024
Inspected July 20, 2023
8 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0623No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 6, 2023
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 6, 2023
D
F0676No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 6, 2023
D
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 6, 2023
D
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 6, 2023
E
F0727No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 6, 2023
E
F0809No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 6, 2023
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 6, 2023
Penalties
Date
Type
Amount
August 6, 2024
Fine
$16,452
Ownership transfers
Effective
Seller
Buyer
03/01/2017
Ggnsc ST. Charles LLC
NSH Whitewater LLC
From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.