Madison Healthcare Services, Madison
900 Second Avenue, Madison, MN 56256 · 8.4 mi
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality3/5
- 51 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Dawson, MN · CMS Data August 2026
Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home is a 56-bed government-owned nursing home in Dawson, MN. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.4 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 22, 2026, cited 0 health deficiencies.
1290 Locust Street
Dawson, MN 56232
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality measures | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.4 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.9 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.7 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.6 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 46% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 79% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | April 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 0 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 23% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.2% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 5.4% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 5.8% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.3% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 2.6% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 23% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
| Certified beds | 56 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 50 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Legal business name | JOHNSON MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICES |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | June 1987 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Minnesota's Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) (1-800-657-3591) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Minnesota.
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Dawson nursing homes page.
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