Prairie Senior Cottages of New.
Prairie Senior Cottages of New is Grade C−, ranked in the bottom 42% of Minnesota memory care with 1 MDH citation on record; last inspected Sep 2025.

A medium home, reviewed on public record.
Ranked against 85 Minnesota facilities.
ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better. Source: Minnesota Dept. of Health · Health Regulation Division.
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Prairie Senior Cottages of New has 1 citation on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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1 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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2025-09-17Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
A standard inspection of Prairie Senior Cottages of New Richland was conducted on September 17, 2025, and found a violation related to fire protection and physical environment that did not meet Minnesota statute requirements. The facility was issued a correction order and assessed a $500 fine for this violation.
Full inspector notes
correction orders and document the actions taken to comply in the facility's records .The Department reserves the right to return to the facility at any time should the Department receive a complaint or deem it necessar yto ensure the health, safety, and welfare of residents in your care. STATE CORRECTIO ONRDERS The enclosed State Form documents the state correction orders. MDH documents state licensing correction orders using federal software. Tag numbers are assigned to Minnesota state statutes for Assisted Living Facilities .The assigned tag number appears in the far left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag". The state statute number and the corresponding text of the state statute out of compliance are listed in the "Summary Statement of Deficiencies "column. This column also includes the findings that are in violation of the state statute after the statement, "This MN Requiremen tis not met as evidenced by . . ." IMPOSITION OF FINES In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G3. 1, Subd .4, fines and enforcemen tactions may be imposed based on the level and scope of the violations and may be imposed immediately with no opportunity to correct the violation first as follows: Leve l1: no fines or enforcement; Leve l2: a fine of $500 per violation, in addition to any enforcemen tmechanism authorized in § 144G2. 0; Leve l3: a fine of $1,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcemen tmechanism authorized in § 144G2. 0; An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: IS7N REVISED 09/13/2021 Prairie Senio rCottages of New Richland October 16, 2025 Pag e 2 Leve l4: a fine of $3,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcemen tmechanism authorized in § 144G2. 0; Leve l5: a fine of $5,000 per violation, in addition to any enforcemen tmechanism authorized in § 144G2. 0. Therefore ,in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 144G0. 1 to 144G9. 999, the following fines are assessed pursuant to this survey: St - 0 - 0775 - 144g.45 Subd. 2. (a) - Fire Protection And Physica lEnvironment - $500.00 Therefore ,in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 144G0. 1 to 144G9. 999, the total amount you are assesse dis $500.00. You will be invoiced approximately 30 days after receipt of this notice, subject to . appeal DOCUMENTATIO ONF ACTION TO COMPLY In accordan ce with Minn. Sta t. § 144G .30, Subd .5(c), the licensee must document actions take n to comply with the correction orders within the time period outlined on the state form; however, plans of correction are not required to be submitted for approval. The correction order documentation should include the following: x Identify how the area(s) of noncompliance was corrected related to the resident(s)/ employees( ) identified in the correction order. x Identify how the area(s) of noncompliance was corrected for all of the provider’s resident(s)/ employees that may be affected by the noncompliance. x Identify what changes to your systems and practices were made to ensure compliance with the specific statute(s). CORRECTIO ONRDER RECONSIDERATI OPRNOCESS In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G3. 2, Subd .2, you may challenge the correction order(s) issued, including the level and scope ,and any fine assesse dthrough the correction order reconsideration process .The request for reconsideration must be in writing and received by MDH within 15 calendar days of the correction order receipt date. To submit a reconsideration request, please visit: https:/ / forms.web.health.state.mn.us/form/ HRDAppealsForm REQUESTIN AG HEARING Alternatively, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G3. 1, Subd .5(d), an assisted living provider that has been assesse da fine under this subdivision has a right to a reconsideration or a hearing under this section and chapter 14. Pursuan tto Minn. Stat. § 144G2. 0, Subd .14 and Subd .18, a request for a hearing must be in writing and received by the Department of Health within 15 business days of the correction order receipt date. The request must contain a brief and plain statement describing each Prairie Senio rCottages of New Richland October 16, 2025 Pag e 3 matter or issue contested and any new information you believe constitutes a defense or mitigating factor. To submit a hearing request, please visit: https:/ / forms.web.health.state.mn.us/form/ HRDAppealsForm To appea lfines via reconsideration ,please follow the procedure outlined above. Please note that you may request a reconsideration or a hearing ,but not both. If you wish to contest tags without fines in a reconsideration and tags with the fines at a hearing, please submit two separate appeals forms at the website listed above. The MDH Health Regulation Division (HRD )values your feedback about your experience during the survey and/or investigation process .Please fill out this anonymous provider feedback questionnaire at your convenience at this link: https:/ / forms.office.com/g/Bm5uQEpHV.a Your input is important to us and will enable MDH to improve its processe sand communication with providers . If you have any questions regarding the questionnaire ,please contact Susan Winkelmann at susanw. inkelmann@state.mn.us or call 651-201-5952. You are encouraged to retain this document for your records . It is your responsibility to share the information contained in the letter and state form with your organizations’ Governing Body. If you have any questions ,please contact me. Sincerely, Jod iJohnson ,Supervisor State Evaluation Team Email :Jodi.Johnson@state.mn.us Telephone :507-344-2730 Fax :1-866-890-9290 AH PRINTED: 10/16/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 30606 09/17/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 113 1ST STREET SW PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES OF NEW RICHLA NEW RICHLAND, MN 56072 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE PREFIX PREFIX REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) 0 000 Initial Comments 0 000 ****ATTENTION***** Minnesota Department of Health is documenting the State Correction Orders ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDER LICENSING using federal software. Tag numbers have CORRECTION ORDER(S) been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section assigned tag number appears in the 144G.08 to 144G.95, these correction orders are far-left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag." issued pursuant to a survey. The state Statute number and the corresponding text of the state Statute out Determination of whether violations are corrected of compliance is listed in the "Summary requires compliance with all requirements Statement of Deficiencies" column. This provided at the Statute number indicated below. column also includes the findings which When Minnesota Statute contains several items, are in violation of the state requirement failure to comply with any of the items will be after the statement, "This Minnesota considered lack of compliance. requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the evaluators ' findings is the INITIAL COMMENTS: Time Period for Correction. SL30606016-0 PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH On September 15, 2025, through September17, STATES,"PROVIDER'S PLAN OF 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health CORRECTION." THIS APPLIES TO conducted a full survey at the above provider and FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS the following correction orders are issued. At the WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. time of the survey, there were 15 residents; 15 receiving services under the Assisted Living THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO Facility with Dementia Care license. SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE STATUTES. THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G.31 SUBDIVISION 1-3. 0 470 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Minimum requirements 0 470 SS=C LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 V5WT11 If continuation sheet 1 of 23 PRINTED: 10/16/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B.
2025-02-24Complaint InvestigationNo findings
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that while the facility delayed communicating a critically low hemoglobin lab result to nursing staff on the day it arrived, no neglect occurred because the facility took appropriate action the next morning when staff became aware and transferred the resident to the hospital for emergency care. The delay happened because nursing staff were not at the facility when the lab results arrived in the afternoon, and the medical provider's office did not receive notification until the next morning. The facility and medical provider subsequently clarified their communication procedures.
Full inspector notes
Finding: Not Substantiated Nature of Investigation: The Minnesota Department of Health investigated an allegation of maltreatment, in accordance with the Minnesota Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Act, Minn. Stat. 626.557, and to evaluate compliance with applicable licensing standards for the provider type. Initial Investigation Allegation(s): The facility neglected the resident when it did not seek immediate medical attention for a critical low lab result. Investigative Findings and Conclusion: The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was not substantiated. While it was true there was a delayed communication of a critical laboratory value, the facility took appropriate actions when it became aware of the results. The investigator conducted interviews with facility staff members, including administrative staff, nursing staff, and unlicensed staff. The investigator contacted a family member. The investigation included review of the resident record(s), progress notes, provider notes, and related facility policy and procedures. The investigation included an onsite visit. The resident resided in an assisted living memory care unit. The resident’s diagnoses included traumatic brain injury, multiple mental health disorders, and iron deficiency. The resident’s service plan indicated unlicensed caregivers were report to nursing when there is an absence of bowel movements in a three-day period or loose stools. Bowel movements are recorded by caregivers in the resident’s chart. The resident’s assessment indicated nursing would notify the medical provider with concerns. A concern arose when the resident’s blood draw with laboratory results which indicated a critically low hemoglobin level. The result was sent in the afternoon to the facility but was not acted upon until the next morning when the resident was transferred to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal bleed. The resident’s medical record indicated the medical provider had previously ordered routine blood work, which included a hemoglobin check. The blood draws themselves were performed by an outside agency, which came to the facility on a monthly basis. The blood draws were performed in the morning and the samples go to an outside laboratory, which subsequently sends the results to the medical provider’s office. Later that afternoon, the medical provider posted the laboratory results in a medical portal (an electronic communication between the medical provider and the facility) along with a message the resident should be seen in the emergency department for a possible blood transfusion and for workup to determine the reason for the decreased hemoglobin. This same message indicated at some time later in the day the provider faxed the results to the facility and left a voice message at the facility. Approximately two weeks prior to these events, the medical providers notes indicated had an annual wellness visit with no concerns reported in the past month with the resident’s health and the routine labs were ordered at that time. Approximately one month prior to these events, the facility’s records for monitoring the resident’s bowel movements indicated he had one occasion of a large black stool [which can be indicative of gastrointestinal bleeding]. The resident’s medical provider order included an order for low daily dose of aspirin that was enteric (barrier applied to oral medication that prevents protect the stomach from the acidity) coated with no other blood thinners listed. During an interview, nurse #1 stated the medical provider ordered routine labs to be drawn and she was aware of the lab draw date, however she was not in the facility that day. Nurse #1 stated the medical provider called her early the next morning on her personal cell prior to her work shift who told her about the critical lab value and the need to send the resident to the emergency room. Nurse #1 stated the resident had not been showing symptoms of low hemoglobin except a month earlier a caregiver documented on one occasion the bowel movement had been black. During an interview, nurse #2 stated she was not at the facility the day of the lab draw. Nurse #2 stated results of labs are entered into the portal by the provider, but the portal can only be accessed by nursing at the facility. The results of the lab work were not placed into the portal until late afternoon and no notifications were sent to her email. During an interview, a manager stated nursing at the facility would have received the results over the resident’s medical portal. The manager stated nursing were not in the facility that day due to working shifts over the weekend. The manager stated nurse #1 would not have specifically watched the labs since they were ordered as routine. During an interview, the medical provider stated the resident’s hemoglobin is generally checked every six months. The medical provider stated this was an isolated event and, after this happened, the facility and the clinic had clarified the communication plan. In conclusion, the Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was not substantiated. “Not Substantiated” means: An investigatory conclusion indicating the preponderance of evidence shows that an act meeting the definition of maltreatment did not occur. Neglect: Minnesota Statutes, section 626.5572, subdivision 17 “Neglect” means neglect by a caregiver or self-neglect. (a) "Caregiver neglect" means the failure or omission by a caregiver to supply a vulnerable adult with care or services, including but not limited to, food, clothing, shelter, health care, or supervision which is: (1) reasonable and necessary to obtain or maintain the vulnerable adult's physical or mental health or safety, considering the physical and mental capacity or dysfunction of the vulnerable adult; and (2) which is not the result of an accident or therapeutic conduct. Vulnerable Adult interviewed: No Family/Responsible Party interviewed: Yes Alleged Perpetrator interviewed: NA the Action taken by facility: Updated facility voicemail message to notify nursing directly in there is an urgent need and provides the nurse phone number in the message. Action taken by the Minnesota Department of Health: No further action taken at this time. cc: The Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care The Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities PRINTED: 02/26/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 30606 01/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 113 1ST STREET SW PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES OF NEW RICHLA ND NEW RICHLAND, MN 56072 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) 0 000 Initial Comments 0 000 On January 30, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health initiated an investigation of complaint #HL306063023C/#HL306067563M. No correction orders are issued. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 4ZDX11 If continuation sheet 1 of 1
2024-09-13Complaint Investigation1 · Substantiated Finding
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that an unlicensed caregiver neglected a resident with Alzheimer's by failing to complete required safety checks during the overnight shift, resulting in the resident falling in the bathroom, lying unresponsive for an unknown period, and sustaining bruises and abrasions to the face before being transported to the emergency room. Facility camera footage confirmed that no one entered the resident's room during the night shift despite the caregiver documenting that safety checks had been completed. The state determined neglect was substantiated and attributed individual responsibility to the caregiver.
“MDH substantiated maltreatment or licensing violation finding”
Full inspector notes
Finding: Substantiated, individual responsibility Nature of Investigation: The Minnesota Department of Health investigated an allegation of maltreatment, in accordance with the Minnesota Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Act, Minn. Stat. 626.557, and to evaluate compliance with applicable licensing standards for the provider type. Initial Investigation Allegation(s): The alleged perpetrator neglected the resident when the alleged perpetrator did not complete rounds according to the resident’s care plan. The resident fell and laid on the bathroom floor for an unknown length of time. The resident obtained a bruise to the right eye, an abrasion to the upper right cheek bone, and was unresponsive. The resident was sent to the emergency room. Investigative Findings and Conclusion: The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated. The alleged perpetrator, who was an unlicensed caregiver, was responsible for the maltreatment. The alleged perpetrator did not follow the residents plan of care and the resident’s safety checks were not completed. The resident fell on her bathroom floor and laid for an unknown length of time. When the resident was found, she was unresponsive. The resident was transferred to the emergency room for evaluation. The investigator conducted interviews with facility staff members, including administrative staff and unlicensed staff. The investigation included review of the resident record, hospital records, facility internal investigation, facility incident reports, personnel files, staff schedules, and related facility policy and procedures. The resident resided in an assisted living memory care unit. The resident’s diagnoses included Alzheimer’s. The resident’s service plan included routine safety checks for risk of falls. The resident’s assessment indicated the resident had memory problems and was disoriented. The assessment indicated the resident had balance problems while standing, was unsteady at times, and used a walker. The assessment also indicated the resident was independent when using the bathroom but needed assistance with cleanliness following use of the bathroom two times per shift. The incident report indicated the resident was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor early one morning and 911 was called. The report indicated the resident was not checked on during the scheduled safety checks and it was unknown when the last time a safety check was done prior to the fall. The report further indicated facility cameras were viewed. The services delivery record indicated the alleged perpetrator signed off overnight tasks as completed such as “delegated tasks,” “fall prevention/safety checks,” and “transfers/ambulation/mobility,” at 8:19 p.m. the evening prior to the incident. Two other tasks, “record – bowel movement,” and “toileting,” were signed off as completed by the alleged perpetrator at 4:53 a.m. the morning of the incident. The alleged perpetrator’s time punches indicated the alleged perpetrator punched in at 2:52 p.m. the day prior to the incident and punched out at 6:11 a.m. morning of the incident. The facility internal investigation file included documentation indicating the facility camera review showed no one entered the resident’s room during the night shift to check on the resident. The file also included a handwritten document from the alleged perpetrator which indicated he checked the resident twice during the night. The AP also indicated he thought he checked the resident on the last round as normal routine but may have been sidetracked and asked another staff member to do it. During an interview, an unlicensed caregiver, stated the facility staff two caregivers on the overnight shift who then split the residents in half for cares and the AP’s half included the resident the night of the incident. The unlicensed caregiver stated safety checks were scheduled every two hours on every resident. At around 11:00 p.m. both of them heard a loud “bang” noise so the unlicensed caregiver checks on all their assigned residents and a few of the alleged perpetrator’s assigned resident, but not the resident identified in the incident. Unlicensed caregiver assumed the alleged perpetrator checked on the rest of his assigned residents. Unlicensed caregiver stated everything was fine and the shift continued as normal. When asked if the alleged perpetrator asked for any help that shift, the unlicensed caregiver stated no. Unlicensed caregiver stated “no” when asked if they told the alleged perpetrator they had checked on the resident identified in the incident on the night of the incident. During an interview, a manager stated when they were told the resident was found on her bathroom floor, they sent a text message to both overnight staff to ask when the resident was last checked on. The manager stated when the alleged perpetrator responded, he indicated around 4:00 - 4:30 a.m. The manager stated the internal investigation included a review of the night shift footage and it did not show anyone entered the resident’s room the entire shift. In conclusion, the Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated. Substantiated: Minnesota Statutes, section 626.5572, Subdivision 19. “Substantiated” means a preponderance of evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred. Neglect: Minnesota Statutes, section 626.5572, subdivision 17 “Neglect” means neglect by a caregiver or self-neglect. (a) "Caregiver neglect" means the failure or omission by a caregiver to supply a vulnerable adult with care or services, including but not limited to, food, clothing, shelter, health care, or supervision which is: (1) reasonable and necessary to obtain or maintain the vulnerable adult's physical or mental health or safety, considering the physical and mental capacity or dysfunction of the vulnerable adult; and (2) which is not the result of an accident or therapeutic conduct. Vulnerable Adult interviewed: No, attempted but unable to related to diagnoses. Family/Responsible Party interviewed: Yes. Alleged Perpetrator interviewed: No, declined. Action taken by facility: The facility investigated the incident and sent the resident to the hospital. The employee was suspended during investigation and was no longer employed at the facility at the time of the investigation. Action taken by the Minnesota Department of Health: The facility was issued a correction order regarding the vulnerable adult’s right to be free from maltreatment. You may also call 651-201-4200 to receive a copy via mail or email The responsible party will be notified of their right to appeal the maltreatment finding. If the maltreatment is substantiated against an identified employee, this report will be submitted to the nurse aide registry for possible inclusion of the finding on the abuse registry and/or to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for possible disqualification in accordance with the provisions of the background study requirements under Minnesota 245C. cc: The Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care The Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Waseca County Attorney New Richland City Attorney New Richland Police Department PRINTED: 09/16/2024 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 30606 08/29/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 113 1ST STREET SW PRAIRIE SENIOR COTTAGES OF NEW RICHLA ND NEW RICHLAND, MN 56072 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) 0 000 Initial Comments 0 000 ******ATTENTION****** Minnesota Department of Health is documenting the State Correction Orders ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDER CORRECTION using federal software. Tag numbers have ORDER been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section assigned tag number appears in the 144G.08 to 144G.95, these correction orders are far-left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag." The issued pursuant to a complaint investigation. state Statute number and the corresponding text of the state Statute out Determination of whether a violation is corrected of compliance is listed in the "Summary requires compliance with all requirements Statement of Deficiencies" column. This provided at the statute number indicated below. column also includes the findings which When a Minnesota Statute contains several are in violation of the state requirement items, failure to comply with any of the items will after the statement, "This Minnesota be considered lack of compliance. requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the evaluators ' findings is the INITIAL COMMENTS: Time Period for Correction. #HL306062885C/#HL306063040M PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH On August 29, 2024, the Minnesota Department STATES,"PROVIDER'S PLAN OF of Health conducted a complaint investigation at CORRECTION.
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