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Nursing homes in Houston County, Minnesota
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Houston County, Minnesota, with 131 beds between them.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 79 health deficiencies over three cycles, 60.3 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $27K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Houston County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 60.3 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $27K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Healthcare & Rehab | Houston | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25.0 | $27K | 29 Jan 2025 |
| La Crescent Health Services | La Crescent | 42 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 76.2 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Tweeten Lutheran Health Care CenterSFF Candidate | Spring Grove | 49 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 75.5 | — | 8 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | 3 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: North Shore Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Houston County, Minnesota?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 131 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Houston County have the highest CMS ratings?
Valley View Healthcare & Rehab (5 stars), La Crescent Health Services (1 stars), Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center (1 stars)
How do Houston County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 60.3 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.