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Pelican Valley Health Center
211 East Mill Avenue, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
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.
Pelican Valley Health Center is a Government, hospital district nursing home in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, certified for 28 beds and caring for about 25 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 2, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 27.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Otter Tail Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 7 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.0 | 14.9 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.5% | 30.0% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 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: 25 Mar 2026, 8 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×3 E ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 27.5%, RNs 22.2%; — 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 | 14.8% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.7% | 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 | 27.7% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.8% | 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: government, hospital district. Chain: Vivie (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Valley Health Center | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2018 |
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 Otter Tail County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake | Battle Lake | 51 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7.8 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Perham Living | Perham | 96 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6.3 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Pioneer Care Center | Fergus Falls | 105 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 15.2 | — | 6 Aug 2025 |
| St Williams Living Center | Parkers Prairie | 53 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 18.9 | $15K | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Fallsabuse icon | Fergus Falls | 85 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5.9 | $24K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Lb Broen Home | Fergus Falls | 74 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Otter Tail County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pelican Valley Health Center been cited for?
7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Pelican Valley Health Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pelican Valley Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pelican Valley Health Center?
It is part of the Vivie chain. Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pelican Valley Health Center. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pelican Valley Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Mar 2026.
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.