Nursing homes › Minnesota › Hilltop Health Care Center
410 Luella Street, Watkins, MN 55389 · 3207642300 · 50 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.
Total nurse staffing: 4.55 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.11. Weekend total: 4.03. Nursing staff turnover: 61%.
All-time on record: 5 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-21 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2023-02-02 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-03 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPATZ, TOM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 05/01/2012 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 02/10/2012 |
| OPATZ, TOM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2012 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2012 |
| OPATZ, TOM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2012 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2012 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2012 |
| EEKHOFF, TYLER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/20/2025 |
| LINN, LEILA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/11/1990 |
| POZORSKI, SARA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/08/2025 |
| SCHOEN, MATTHEW | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/24/2022 |
| SHUK, CARMEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/11/2024 |
| STRATE, LAWRENCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2012 |
| SUNDSTROM, JENNIFER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/13/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245358. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.