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Avera Granite Falls Care Center

250 Jordan Drive, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Avera Health · Non profit - Church related.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Avera Granite Falls Care Center, with 17 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $15,642 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
48
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Yellow Medcine Co. avg 4Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Yellow Medcine Co. avg: 4. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

17
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
4
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32023
92024
52025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $15,642 total · May 2, 2024
  1. May 2, 2024$15,642

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)0.84%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.74%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)5.14%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Avera Marshall5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Avera Health5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Crim, StephenCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Jensen, MarkCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Koenen, LavonneCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Pazi Zea, SharonCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Rios Avendano, RosaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Welbig, LucilleCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Coudron, ChristyCORPORATE OFFICER
Dover, JamesCORPORATE OFFICER
Kooiman, ThomasCORPORATE OFFICER
Lautt, JulieCORPORATE OFFICER
Streier, DebraCORPORATE OFFICER
Vortherms, MarkCORPORATE OFFICER
Avera MarshallOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kooiman, ThomasOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Yellow Medcine County.

250 Jordan Drive, Granite Falls
Yellow Medcine County · MN · 56241
48 certified beds44.8124, -95.5230

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Avera Granite Falls Care Center's CMS rating?

Avera Granite Falls Care Center has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Avera Granite Falls Care Center located?

Avera Granite Falls Care Center is located at 250 Jordan Drive, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 in Yellow Medcine County, and CMS lists 48 certified beds.

Does Avera Granite Falls Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $15,642 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Avera Granite Falls Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Avera Granite Falls Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Avera Granite Falls Care Center's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4 across 3 facilities in Yellow Medcine County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Avera Granite Falls Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Avera Granite Falls Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245243
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Certified beds
48
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 17 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Sep 19, 20250689GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceSep 12, 2025
Sep 10, 20250755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 26, 2025
Sep 10, 20250880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 26, 2025
Sep 10, 20250882FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 26, 2025
Sep 10, 20250883DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 26, 2025
Jul 17, 20240557EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 8, 2024
Jul 17, 20240576FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 8, 2024
Jul 17, 20240604DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 8, 2024
Jul 17, 20240657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 8, 2024
Jul 17, 20240677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 20, 2024
Jul 17, 20240755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 8, 2024
May 2, 20240678JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceApr 30, 2024
Feb 29, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 21, 2024
Feb 29, 20240773DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 21, 2024
Aug 10, 20230644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 6, 2023
Aug 10, 20230761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 6, 2023
Aug 10, 20230883EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 6, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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