Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home in Dawson, MN

Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Dawson, Minnesota. It is located in Lac Qui Parle county at 1290 Locust Street, Dawson, Minnesota 56232. You can reach out to the office of Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home via phone at (320) 312-2101. This skilled nursing facility has 56 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 89.46%. Its legal business name is Johnson Memorial Health Services and has the following ownership type - Government - Hospital District.

Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home (Medicare CCN 245485) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1987 (39 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in April, 2026.

Contact Information

Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home
1290 Locust Street, Dawson, Minnesota 56232
(320) 312-2101

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Nursing Home Profile

NameJohnson Memorial Hospital & Home
Location1290 Locust Street, Dawson, Minnesota
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds56
Occupancy Rate89.46%
Medicare ID (CCN)245485
Legal Business NameJohnson Memorial Health Services
Ownership TypeGovernment - Hospital District

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1861506354
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameJohnson Memorial Health Services
Doing Business AsJohnson Memorial Nursing Home
Address1282 Walnut St, Dawson, MN 56232
Phone Number320-769-4323

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.423.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.860.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.810.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.752.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.643.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.420.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.010.07
Total nursing staff turnover45.8%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover78.6%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in April, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home for 0 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 11 citations since 2024 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Feb 20, 2025Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Implement 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.
F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 28, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Apr 10, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 8, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 8, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased22.5413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.285.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder2.940.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.491.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms2.5612.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury5.373.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened21.914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication8.219.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.1595.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers5.814.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence23.8519.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication22.6715.38

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