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New Brighton Care Center

805 SIXTH AVENUE NORTHWEST, NEW BRIGHTON, MN, 55112
(651) 403-5241
57 licensed beds

CMS rates New Brighton Care Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 57 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
57
CMS facility ID
245421
Care type
Nursing home
County
Ramsey
Facility name
New Brighton Care Center
Street address
805 SIXTH AVENUE NORTHWEST
City / state / ZIP
New Brighton, MN 55112
Phone
(651) 403-5241

New Brighton Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in New Brighton, Minnesota. It is licensed for 57 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 25 senior care facilities in New Brighton and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited New Brighton Care Center 57 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Chies, Michael
Direct owner · Director — 33% stake — since 2009
Chies, Steven
Direct owner · Managing employee · Director · Officer — 33% stake — since 2009
Chies, Timothy
Direct owner · Director — 33% stake — since 2009

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1987-02-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-11-20
Nurse staffing
4.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$390 per day (≈ $11,860/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
60% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 33% private/other
Occupancy
73% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
4% below the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
57
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-11-20Health inspection5 citations
F-0572
D · No harm found
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2026-01-02
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-02
F-0838
F · No harm found
Conduct 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.
Corrected 2026-01-02
F-0851
F · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-09-30
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-02
2025-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-30
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-06-30
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (50 citations)
2024-10-17Health inspection10 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0625
D · No harm found
Notify 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.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0732
F · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0851
F · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-12-01
2023-11-22Health inspection9 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-01-03
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-03
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-03
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-03
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement 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.
Corrected 2024-01-03
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-12
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-03
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-01-03
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-01-12
2025-11-20Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-01-02
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-01-02
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-01-02
K-0362
D · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-02
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-02
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-02
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-02
2024-10-17Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-11-29
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-11-29
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-29
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-29
K-0927
F · No harm found
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2024-11-29
2023-11-22Fire-safety inspection17 citations
E-0041
C · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-01-03
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0225
D · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-02-10
K-0901
F · No harm found
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2024-02-10
K-0914
E · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-02-10
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-10
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-01-29
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2024-01-29
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245421.
How it compares in Minnesota.
Inspection citations, 3 years
57
More than 84% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 32
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.4
Higher than 62% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.2

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 6 and worse on 8. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased28.7%18.2%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight4.9%3.9%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.4%1.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection3.1%2.6%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms0.0%4.1%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.1%4.1%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine95.4%97.3%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened33.5%18.8%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication13.1%12.7%19.5%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.7%96.4%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers6.8%5.1%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence28.0%23.7%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication19.1%17.2%15.4%Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine89.7%88.1%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.5%1.9%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine40.3%83.3%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission21.6%23.0%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit11.5%14.6%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0291 3 inspections. Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • K-0321 3 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  • K-0712 3 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0851 2 inspections. Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Minnesota

  • Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-369-7994
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center, about 7.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Hennepin County Medical Center, about 7.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn, about 8.0 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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