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Avera Granite Falls Care Center
250 Jordan Drive, Granite Falls, MN 56241
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Avera Granite Falls Care Center is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Granite Falls, Minnesota, certified for 48 beds and caring for about 46 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Minnesota median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 6, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 35.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 25.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Yellow Medcine Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 9 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.4 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.0% | 41.8% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,642 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Sep 2025, 17 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×10 E ×2 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2024 | Fine | $15,642 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.0%, RNs 25.0%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.1% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.2% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.0% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Chain: Avera Health (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Health | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Yellow Medcine County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Health Sylvan Court | Canby | 53 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11.3 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Clarkfield Care Center | Clarkfield | 30 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 30.0 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Yellow Medcine County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avera Granite Falls Care Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Avera Granite Falls Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avera Granite Falls Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avera Granite Falls Care Center?
It is part of the Avera Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Avera Health. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avera Granite Falls Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.