Valley View Manor Hcc
200 East Ninth Avenue · Lamberton, MN · 56152 · 5077527346
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ephram Lahasky
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $125,300 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$125,300 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $125,300 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | Fine | $125,300 |
| August 21, 2023 | Payment Denial | 33 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245378 · certified since December 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.