Whispering Creek

102 East North Street · Janesville, MN · 56048 · 5072315113

35 certified beds Government - City

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • 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

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 85
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 44
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.333.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.150.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.41≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year36%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (5 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F August 6, 2025

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F July 16, 2024

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected August 2, 2024 · Administration

  • No harm found · B August 23, 2023

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Rights

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245440 · certified since February 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.