Divine Providence Community Home

Divine Providence Community Home is a long-term care facility located at 700 Third Avenue Northwest in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota (zip code 56085), in Brown County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 50 certified beds. CMS assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings indicating better performance in a given category. Divine Providence Community Home holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, also above the national average, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest possible, indicating a higher level of nursing staff hours per resident per day compared to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 1 star, which is below the national average, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes tracked by CMS. Divine Providence Community Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing facility stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing facility care is subject to individual state eligibility criteria and financial qualification standards in Minnesota. Individuals seeking information about coverage and eligibility are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with state Medicaid offices. When considered alongside national averages, Divine Providence Community Home presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 4-star rating and 4-star health inspection rating are both above the national 3.0-star average, and its 5-star staffing rating represents the highest tier available under the CMS rating system. However, the 1-star quality measure rating falls below the national average, indicating an area where the facility's reported clinical outcomes are lower relative to other nursing facilities nationwide. Prospective residents and their families reviewing this facility should consider all rating categories in the context of their individual care needs and priorities. The facility's phone number is (507) 794-3011 for those seeking additional information.