Nursing homeActive
Avera Granite Falls Care Center
250 Jordan Drive, Granite Falls, MN 56241320564311148 certified beds · 46 residentsNon profit - Church relatedMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
17
● 0● 15● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$15,642
1 fine
Last survey
2025-09-19
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-19 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-10 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-29 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-10 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-09-12Record 245243-20250919-F689
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-26Record 245243-20250910-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-26Record 245243-20250910-F880
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-26Record 245243-20250910-F882
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-26Record 245243-20250910-F883
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-08Record 245243-20240717-F557
F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-08Record 245243-20240717-F576
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-08Record 245243-20240717-F604
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-08Record 245243-20240717-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-20Record 245243-20240717-F677
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-08Record 245243-20240717-F755
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 245243-20240502-F678
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-21Record 245243-20240229-F684
F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-21Record 245243-20240229-F773
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-06Record 245243-20230810-F644
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-06Record 245243-20230810-F761
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-06Record 245243-20230810-F883
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-02 | Civil money penalty | $15,642 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.82
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.81
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.43
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover25%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover25%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.8% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 3.0% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 13.1% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 5.6% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Marshall Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Carter, Darrell Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kooiman, Thomas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Avera Health Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barber, Daniel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carter, Darrell Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Coudron, Christy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jensen, Mark Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Koenen, Lavonne Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kooiman, Thomas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kooiman, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lautt, Julie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lautt, Julie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rios Avendano, Rosa Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Streich, Lisa Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Streier, Debra Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Welbig, Lucille Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Avera Health — 13 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for Yellow Medcine.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Home Belview | 1.0 mi | 2026-05-06 | 0191 |
| Clara City Care Center Clara City | 12.8 mi | 2026-04-01 | 093 |
| Luther Haven Montevideo | 13.4 mi | 2025-08-20 | 0263 |
| Clarkfield Care Center Clarkfield | 14.2 mi | 2026-04-08 | 090 |
| Renvilla Health Center Renville | 15.4 mi | 2026-06-15 | 0110 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |