Avera Granite Falls Care Center
250 Jordan Drive · Granite Falls, MN · 56241 · 3205643111
48 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Avera Health
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,642 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G September 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
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.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 10, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $15,642 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245243 · certified since July 6, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.