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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Ideally located in the quiet neighborhood of Two Harbors, MN, Barross Cottage LLC is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with top-tier support for their daily living activities 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with plenty of fun activities and enriching programs based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently. Promoting an inviting and supportive environment, the community is ideal for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 17th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 50m per day | ▲ 4% State avg: 3h 42m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota nursing home (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota nursing home (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 13, 2025, found several deficiencies related to food preparation, infection control, employee records, tuberculosis screening, emergency notifications, staff training, medication storage, bedrail care, and resident privacy. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so it is unclear if these issues are recurring or new. Inspectors cited main themes involving infection control lapses and medication management, along with documentation and training shortcomings. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Without prior data, no clear trend of improvement or decline can be determined at this time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMinnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Minnesota average 23.2
Minnesota average 3.76
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.7
100% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
8% better than Minnesota average
8% worse than Minnesota average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
499 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 0 | 33 | 8,809 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,755 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,038 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,484 | 92 | 100% | 5.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 521 | 59 | 64% | 8.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 45 | 49% | 10 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 399 | 52 | 57% | 6.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 396 | 50 | 54% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 178 | 56 | 61% | 3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 7 | 7 | 119 | 51 | 55% | 2.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 86 | 44 | 48% | 1.6 |
| Occupational Therapist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 12 | 13% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 25 | 27% | 0.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 3% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7% | 0.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.9
11% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 11.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.8
21% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 22.6
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.4%
29% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.4%
14% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 23.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.7%
21% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 25.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
19% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 3.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.1%
85% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%
13% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.7%
34% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
11.3%
159% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
32.8%
91% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 96.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
11% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 88.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.4%
132% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
21% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 82.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
83% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
7% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
36Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Barross Cottage LLC based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #68 / 85Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Two Harbors's city center to Barross Cottage LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Barross Cottage LLC is located in Two Harbors, Minnesota.
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Barross Cottage LLC is in the Two Harbors neighborhood of Two Harbors.
Barross Cottage LLC has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Barross Cottage LLC's occupancy is 86%.
Barross Cottage LLC has 7 beds.
Barross Cottage LLC is located at 401 South Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616.
(218) 834-8018 will put you in contact with the team at Barross Cottage LLC.
Barross Cottage LLC is in Lake County.
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