Zumbrota Care Center Home Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, non-profit, church-based nursing home, part of St. Francis Health Services. Managerial control's been in place with St. Francis Health Services Of Morris, Inc. since 2003, and other named managers have served for several years. The facility has 40 certified beds and usually about 30 residents each day, and it provides a mix of Assisted Living, Independent Living at Bridges of Zumbrota, and Skilled Nursing Care at Zumbrota Care Center, so folks needing support with day-to-day activities or more care after illness or injury can find services here. The community does offer a memory care unit for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, and there's hospice care, wound and IV therapy, ostomy care, and spiritual care as well. Nurses are always on-site, there's medication management, and the senior therapy program covers outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with restorative services for those who need help regaining strength.
Rooms are private and have their own cable TV and phones, and the layout tries to give a comfortable, home-like feeling, using housefronts that wrap around care center parks. Staff includes licensed nurses on duty around the clock, and there's a schedule full of activities like exercise, bingo, music therapy, and parties, plus weekly housekeeping, case management, and a beauty and barbershop on-site. Religious services, worship, and pastoral visits are available for anyone who wants them. The care center handles specialized needs like non-ambulatory, diabetic, incontinence, wound, and ostomy care, along with rehabilitation for short or long stays, respite care, and end-of-life support. Folks who like to socialize or join in community events often use the many common areas and enjoy both on-site and offsite devotional activities.
Zumbrota Care Center Home Care does have some issues according to inspection reports from May 2024 and August 2023. There have been 13 deficiencies, including failing to have enough trained staff in nutrition and dietary services and missing a qualified dietitian, not submitting full and accurate electronic staff payroll data, and two deficiencies connected to infection control. The nurse turnover rate here is higher than the state average, while nurse staffing hours per resident per day are a bit lower than state figures. Even so, services here aim to help residents keep their independence while receiving support for daily living, medical needs, and social or spiritual well-being. There's a 24/7 staff and emergency response system as well as a variety of support programs, with care designed to be genuine and build real connections, and local clergy and volunteers often lead spiritual activities. While there's no detailed list of extra amenities or features, social programs, meals, and daily support services are part of life here.
