Browns Valley Health Center
114 Jefferson Street South · Browns Valley, MN · 56219 · 3206952165
31 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: St. Francis Health Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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 | 4.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $26,685 |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 17, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | Fine | $26,685 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245564 · certified since June 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.