Pelican Valley Health Center
211 East Mill Avenue · Pelican Rapids, MN · 56572 · 2188632991
28 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Vivie
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 8, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245373 · certified since December 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.