Federal Fines, One-Star Ratings Spike, as Closures Affect Access for In-State Nursing Home Residents 

One-star rating nursing homes in Minnesota spiked from 34 in 2019 to 64 last month, based off the Five-Star Rating System implemented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Meanwhile, federal fines for neglectful or substandard care tripled from $2.3 million to $8.2 million in the same timeframe.  The state also has fewer […]