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HomeMinnesotaBrowns Valley Health Center

Browns Valley Health Center

114 Jefferson Street South, Browns Valley, MN 562193206952165WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(6 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
31
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
1 fine(s) totaling $26,685

How Browns Valley Health Center Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
MN average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MN average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.19 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.91 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
40.0%
MN average
42.2%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.91 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 12, 2025
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 21, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Traverse County 65+
822
24.6% of county
County Population
3,345
Traverse County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Browns Valley Health Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Browns Valley, Minnesota with 31 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
31
Avg Residents/Day
27.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Traverse
Last Inspection
Apr 21, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
31.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$26,685
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 4, 2026
$26,685

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.72 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.19 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.57 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (86)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DRIPPS, DANIELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NELSON, PATRICKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
RENTZ, LAURAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
WIESE, LORRAINEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
DRIPPS, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NELSON, PATRICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
WIESE, LORRAINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 3, 2015
EIDE BAILLY LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 3, 2023
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 1, 1990
BACH, CURTISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BAKKE, CHRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 30, 2019
BEUMER, JUDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
CASPERS, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
EHRP, SAMUELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 6, 2024
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HECK, DEBRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 27, 2014
HEJHAL, ROXANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HERZOG, AUTUMNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 12, 2012
HOFMANN, REEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HUSETH, KENDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2024
JOHNSON, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KANE, TRACIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 22, 2003
MARLOW, JINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, ANDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2009
RAW, CAROLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RYAN, BENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
SANFORD, MELINDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 27, 2015
STERLING, APRILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 21, 2018
STOCK, KELSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
THOMPSON, RENEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMOSON, APRILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
WALKER, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 22, 2025
EIDE BAILLY LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 22, 2025
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
BACH, CURTISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BAKKE, CHRISTINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 30, 2019
BEUMER, JUDYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
CASPERS, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
EHRP, SAMUELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 6, 2024
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HECK, DEBRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 27, 2014
HEJHAL, ROXANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HERZOG, AUTUMNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 12, 2012
HOFMANN, REEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HUSETH, KENDRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2024
JOHNSON, TODDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KANE, TRACIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 22, 2003
MARLOW, JINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, ANDYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2009
RAW, CAROLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RYAN, BENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
SANFORD, MELINDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 27, 2015
STERLING, APRILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 21, 2018
STOCK, KELSEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
THOMPSON, RENEEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMOSON, APRILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
WALKER, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Browns Valley Health Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Browns Valley Health Center
Browns Valley, MNCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $26,685
Essentia Health Grace Home
Graceville, MN19.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Traverse Care Center
Wheaton, MN21.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Fairway View Neighborhoods
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CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
West Wind Village
Morris, MN43.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
St Francis Home
Breckenridge, MN48.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Appleton Area Health
Appleton, MN48.1 mi
CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Browns Valley Health Center
Browns Valley, MN · Current facility
—3/52/55/5$26,685
Essentia Health Grace Home
Graceville, MN
19.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Traverse Care Center
Wheaton, MN
21.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Fairway View Neighborhoods
Ortonville, MN
26.8 mi2/52/55/5None recorded
West Wind Village
Morris, MN
43.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
St Francis Home
Breckenridge, MN
48.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Appleton Area Health
Appleton, MN
48.1 mi3/54/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Browns Valley Health Center?▾
Browns Valley Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Browns Valley Health Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Browns Valley Health Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Browns Valley Health Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Browns Valley Health Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 21, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $26,685.
What are the staffing levels at Browns Valley Health Center?▾
Browns Valley Health Center provides 4.19 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 2.72 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.0%.
How many beds does Browns Valley Health Center have?▾
Browns Valley Health Center has 31 certified beds with an average of 27.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Browns Valley Health Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Browns Valley Health Center?▾
On Google Maps, Browns Valley Health Center has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 6 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of St. Francis Health Services

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