Spring Valley Care Center
800 Memorial Drive · Spring Valley, MN · 55975 · 5073467381
45 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
80% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 80% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C December 18, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 21, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245442 · certified since March 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.