Johnson Memorial Health Services
State licensed1288 Locust Street, Dawson, MN 56232
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Johnson Memorial Hosp & Home
Dawson, MinnesotaMedicare inspection record
About Johnson Memorial Hosp & Home
Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home combines acute care expertise with compassionate rehabilitation in Dawson, Minnesota. Our skilled nursing team provides personalized recovery support, helping patients regain independence after hospitalization or illness through evidence-based therapies and 24/7 medical oversight.
Community at a glance
Capacity
56 residents
Location
Dawson, MN
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1290 LOCUST STREET, Dawson, Minnesota 56232
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 22, 2026, state inspectors found no health deficiencies.
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 25 minutes with each resident a day, above the Minnesota average of 4 hours 11 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Johnson Memorial Hosp & Home in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 25 minutesAbove the Minnesota average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 51 minutesBelow the Minnesota average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 46%Above the Minnesota average |
Inspections
11 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
February 20, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Apr 28, 2025Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 28, 2025Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 28, 2025Conduct 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Apr 28, 2025Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 28, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 28, 2025Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 28, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 28, 2025
January 22, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Jan 16, 2025
April 10, 2024 · Standard inspection · 2 citations+
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 8, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 8, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal business name
- Johnson Memorial Health Services
- Medicare-certified beds
- 56
- Average residents per day
- 50
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- June 1, 1987
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 245485
Location
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1290 LOCUST STREETDawson, MN 56232
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Questions about Johnson Memorial Hosp & Home
How did Johnson Memorial Hosp & Home do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on April 22, 2026 and found no health deficiencies. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Johnson Memorial Hosp & Home?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 25 minutes with each resident per day, including 51 minutes from registered nurses. 46% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Johnson Memorial Hosp & Home been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Johnson Memorial Hosp & Home in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.