Tuff Memorial Home
505 EAST 4TH STREET, HILLS, MN 56138 · CCN 245548
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Certified beds
- 48
- Avg residents/day
- 40.1
- Phone
- 5079623275
Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Minnesota avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-27 | 3 | 8.1 | 9.5 | -5.1 better |
| 2 | 2024-07-30 | 2 | 7.8 | 9.8 | -5.8 better |
| 3 | 2023-09-27 | 8 | 7.4 | 9.3 | +0.6 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Environmental | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.92 | 42.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.70 | 14.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.63 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $44,434
- Number of fines
- 12
- Number of penalties
- 13
- Payment denials
- 1
Inspection citations (13)
- FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-09-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-09-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-09-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-08-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-08-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-12-11 · Health · corrected 2024-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYSTHE, ALEX | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2016-05-20 |
| DYSTHE, ALEX | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-05-20 |
| RIPLEY, ELI | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-05-07 |
| BENSON, JO ELLEN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-02-01 |
| BEYER, BRENDA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-02-01 |
| BRYAN, CATHY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-02-01 |
| GAYER, TRACY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-02-01 |
| HENGEVELD, LINDA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-02-01 |
| SAARLOOS, VAL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-02-01 |
| SPATH, GREGORY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-02-01 |
| WESTPHAL, CATHERINE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-02-01 |
Other facilities in HILLS
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.