Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy, Albany, MN

The Essentials

Summary

Across 9 inspections from October 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 31 findings at Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy; 31 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections: 9; 2023–2026, complaint and standard
Findings: 31; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 31; Of 31 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 3; 2 fines; payment not published, 1 closed

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023	1	4	0
2024	4	18	1
2025	0	0	0
2026	4	9	2

What the Record Shows

31 of 31 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window: 2 fines totaling $97,996, their payment not published; denial of payment imposed December 20, 2024, ended February 5, 2025.
7 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, February 26, 2026, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level F).

What to Ask About

Quality of Care, Cited in Four Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Two Inspections
Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Pharmacy Services, Cited in Two Inspections
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy
Address: 230 Church Avenue, Box 676, Albany, MN 56307
CMS Certification Number: 245339
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 76
Ownership: Non profit - Church related
Record Window: October 26, 2023 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Jul 152026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 11, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jun 42026
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected May 15, 2026
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 29, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 122026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 21, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Feb 262026
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 2, 2026
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 2, 2026
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 2, 2026
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 2, 2026
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 2, 2026
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $27,378 imposed June 4, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 26, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 202024
Standard health inspection
12 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F838Conduct 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
- F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $70,618 imposed December 20, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of December 20, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed December 20, 2024. Status: Closed, February 5, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of December 20, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 102024
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 21, 2024
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jul 192024
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 23, 2024
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 242024
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 16, 2024
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Feb 9, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 262023
Standard health inspection
4 findings
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 4, 2023
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 4, 2023
- F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 4, 2023
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Quality of Care, Cited in Four Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in October 2023, July 2024, December 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242426262626F684 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in July 2024, December 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242426262626F880 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F580 in October 2024 and December 2024. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242426262626F580 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F657 in December 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242426262626F657 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in May 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242426262626F689 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Pharmacy Services, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F755 in October 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242426262626F755 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
7
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F812 in October 2023 and February 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
232424242426262626F812 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G.
02
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
03
How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?
Telling Families About Changes: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
04
How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?
Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
05
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.
06
How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?
Pharmacy Services: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
07
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
08
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
09
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $27,378 civil money penalty was imposed June 4, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Minnesota state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Oct 26, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Jan 24, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Jul 19, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Oct 10, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Dec 20, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Feb 26, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection May 12, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Jun 4, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Jul 15, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 245339
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowOctober 26, 2023 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before October 2023 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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