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Pelican Valley Health Center
211 East Mill Avenue, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572218863299128 certified beds · 25 residentsGovernment - Hospital districtMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
7
● 0● 7● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-25
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-08 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-08 | Standard | 040 | 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.
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-15Record 245373-20260325-F880
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-29Record 245373-20250108-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-29Record 245373-20250108-F880
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 2023-12-12Record 245373-20231108-F677
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 2023-12-12Record 245373-20231108-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-12Record 245373-20231108-F881
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 2023-12-12Record 245373-20231108-F883
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.17
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.11
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.14
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover28%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover22%
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 | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 2.8% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 5.8% | 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 | 14.8% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 5.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Valley Health Center Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Anderson, Mark Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gugisberg, Marnie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Knute Nelson Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Urman, Angela Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ahlf, Tyler Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ahlf, Tyler Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bratlien, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bruggeman, Susan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erickson, Shannon Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Evenson, Brian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Knorr, Bradley Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patterson, Patrick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sjostrom, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Slotten, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Vivie — 5 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 Otter Tail.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls Fergus Falls | 18.5 mi | 2026-05-06 | 032 |
| Lb Broen Home Fergus Falls | 20.3 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0101 |
| Pioneer Care Center Fergus Falls | 20.5 mi | 2026-06-03 | 1150 |
| Sunnyside Care Center Lake Park | 21.3 mi | 2026-06-09 | 0111 |
| Valley Care And Rehab LLC Barnesville | 16.5 mi | 2026-06-15 | 060 |
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 |