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Browns Valley Health Center
114 Jefferson Street South, Browns Valley, MN 56219 · Traverse County · (320) 695-2165
31 certified beds, about 28 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245564 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 21, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 9 health citations since April 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $26,685 in the last three years; the largest was $26,685, and the latest is dated March 4, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.19 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.91 of those hours.
40.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
CMS links it to St. Francis Health Services, an affiliated group of 14 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
April 21, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation · risk-based survey (a shorter visit CMS gives only to higher performing homes)
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure dignity was maintained for 2 fo 2 residents (R2, R6 ) who were reviewed for activity of daily living (ADLs). R2's quarterly minimal data set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified moderate cognitive impairment, and had a diagnosis that included heart failure, hypertension, and diabetes. R2 was dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene, including shaving and combing hair. R2's care plan revised on 12/17/25, identified R2 required assistance from staff with personal hygiene. R2 had impaired cognitive function. R2's care sheet dated 4/21/26, identified R2 required assistance from staff with personal hygiene. During an observation on 4/20/26 at 6:31 p.m., R2 had facial hair approximately 1 millimeter (mm) on chin. [...]
March 4, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to protect 1 of 1 resident (R1) from abuse when nurse aid (NA)-B physically and verbally abused R1 during cares. This resulted in serious psychosocial harm for R1 who became withdrawn, had a decreased appetite, and increased crying following the incident. The IJ began on 2/21/26 at 7:45 p.m., when NA-B was witnessed to make derogatory statements, used foul and aggressive language, and slapped R1 on the backside. NA-B was not removed from shift and continued to work with R1 and other vulnerable residents despite an internal report being made. The administrator and director of nursing (DON) were notified of the IJ on 3/4/25 at 1:00 p.m. The facility implemented corrective action by 2/25/25 prior to the start of the survey and therefore is issued as past non-compliance.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and documents review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the State Agency (SA) within two hours for 1 of 1 resident (R1) who was witnessed being verbally and physically abused by NA-B.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide sufficient resident protections and assessment following an allegation of abuse for 1 of 1 resident (R1) following a staff to resident abuse allegation. Additionally, the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation following a staff to resident abuse allegation for 1 of 1 resident (R1) when only verbally responsive residents were interviewed for concerns of abuse.
March 12, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure staff wore hair restraints in the kitchen. Further, the facility failed to ensure food and beverages stored in the refrigerators, were labeled, dated and discarded properly. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 28 residents who received food and beverages from the refrigerators and the kitchen.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to disinfect a multi-use glucometer( a machine that is used for blood glucose monitoring) after use for 2 of 2 residents (R11, R6) reviewed for blood glucose monitoring. This deficient practice had the ability to affect all 9 residents who required blood glucose monitoring.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure professional standards of practice were followed during medication set-up and administration of insulin with a Humalog insulin pen ( rapid-acting insulin, used to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes mellitus) for 1 of 1 residents (R11) who received insulin without the pen primed according to manufacturer's recommendations.
April 17, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to submit complete and accurate direct care staffing information, including information for licensed practical nursing staff, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data, during 1 of 1 quarters reviewed (Quarter 1), to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) according to specifications established by CMS. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 27 residents residing in the facility.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure proper wheelchair positioning was implemented for 1 of 1 residents (R4) observed to have concerns with positioning. In addition, the facility failed to comprehensively assess and implement interventions for 1 of 1 residents (R16) observed with edema (excess of watery fluid collection in tissues of body).
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 3 on April 21, 2026, 1 on March 12, 2025, 5 on April 17, 2024.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | Fine | $26,685 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.19 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.91 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.57 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.56 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.0% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 0.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 2.95 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.44 on weekdays and 3.57 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.25 in April to June 2025 to 4.19 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 0.91 | 4.44 | 3.57 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 28 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.14 | 0.96 | 4.38 | 3.53 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 28 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.11 | 0.69 | 4.31 | 3.60 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 28 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.25 | 0.87 | 4.43 | 3.82 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 27 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
Official wage estimates for Minnesota
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.44 | $19.39 to $23.72 | 29,120 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.65 | $28.83 to $34.26 | 12,840 |
| Registered nurses | $48.80 | $42.76 to $55.17 | 70,110 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.0 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.0 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 28.7 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Browns Valley Health Center's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BROWNS VALLEY HEALTH CENTER INC. CMS links this home to St. Francis Health Services, a group of 14 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dripps, Daniel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Ehlers, Douglas | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Gramm, Timothy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Lair, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Lienemann, Steven | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Luetmer, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Nelson, Patrick | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Rentz, Laura | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Rentz, Paul | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Schneider, Todd | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Wiese, Lorraine | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/25/2017 | |
| Bach, Curtis | Corporate director | Individual | 08/28/2024 | |
| Dripps, Daniel | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Ehlers, Douglas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Gramm, Timothy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Lair, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Lienemann, Steven | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Luetmer, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Nelson, Patrick | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami | Corporate director | Individual | 05/08/2022 | |
| Raw, Carol | Corporate director | Individual | 08/16/2005 | |
| Rentz, Laura | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Rentz, Paul | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Schneider, Todd | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Wiese, Lorraine | Corporate director | Individual | 07/25/2017 | |
| Bach, Curtis | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/28/2024 | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/08/2022 | |
| Raw, Carol | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/16/2005 | |
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/03/2015 | |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/03/2023 | |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/1990 | |
| Bach, Curtis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/28/2024 | |
| Bakke, Christine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/30/2019 | |
| Beumer, Judy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Caspers, Megan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/29/2014 | |
| Ehrp, Samuel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/06/2024 | |
| Hanneken, Michelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/20/2022 | |
| Heck, Debra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/27/2014 | |
| Hejhal, Roxanne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/10/2023 | |
| Herzog, Autumn | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/12/2012 | |
| Hofmann, Reed | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/08/2023 | |
| Huseth, Kendra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/26/2024 | |
| Johnson, Todd | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Kane, Tracie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/22/2003 | |
| Marlow, Jina | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/06/2022 | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/08/2022 | |
| Raw, Andy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2009 | |
| Raw, Carol | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/16/2005 | |
| Rentz, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/22/2024 | |
| Ryan, Ben | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/27/2012 | |
| Sanford, Melinda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/27/2015 | |
| Sterling, April | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/21/2018 | |
| Stock, Kelsey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Thompson, Renee | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/10/2018 | |
| Tomoson, April | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2021 | |
| Walker, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/13/2024 | |
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/22/2025 | |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/22/2025 | |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2025 | |
| Bach, Curtis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/28/2024 | |
| Bakke, Christine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/30/2019 | |
| Beumer, Judy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Caspers, Megan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/29/2014 | |
| Ehrp, Samuel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/06/2024 | |
| Hanneken, Michelle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/20/2022 | |
| Heck, Debra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/27/2014 | |
| Hejhal, Roxanne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/10/2023 | |
| Herzog, Autumn | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/12/2012 | |
| Hofmann, Reed | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/08/2023 | |
| Huseth, Kendra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/26/2024 | |
| Johnson, Todd | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Kane, Tracie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/22/2003 | |
| Marlow, Jina | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/06/2022 | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/08/2022 | |
| Raw, Andy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2009 | |
| Raw, Carol | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/16/2005 | |
| Rentz, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/22/2024 | |
| Ryan, Ben | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/27/2012 | |
| Sanford, Melinda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/27/2015 | |
| Sterling, April | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/21/2018 | |
| Stock, Kelsey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Thompson, Renee | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/10/2018 | |
| Tomoson, April | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/12/2021 | |
| Walker, Amy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/13/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 4, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 21, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 12, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 12, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.57 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Wilmot Care Center Inc Wilmot, 12.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Essentia Health Grace Home Graceville, 19.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Traverse Care Center Wheaton, 21.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, 1-800-657-3591. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Browns Valley Health Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Browns Valley Health Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Browns Valley Health Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on April 21, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Browns Valley Health Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $26,685 in the last three years.
- Does Browns Valley Health Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Browns Valley Health Center?
- CMS lists 86 owners and managers, and links the home to St. Francis Health Services. Legal business name: BROWNS VALLEY HEALTH CENTER INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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