Woodbury Health Care Center
7012 Lake Road · Woodbury, MN · 55125 · 6517356000
155 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Lifespark
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $271,710 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$271,710 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.09 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $271,710 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 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.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | Fine | $254,365 |
| March 7, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245235 · certified since June 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.