The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Browns Valley Health Center
BROWNS VALLEY, MN · Medicare-certified · 31 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Browns Valley Health Center has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with a weak health inspection score of 2 stars but strong staffing at 5 stars and reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.19 vs 4.1 hours per resident day). It also has a recent abuse citation and $26,685 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1857 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $26,685recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1857.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.91
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56
- Nurse aides
- 2.72
- Weekend nursing
- 3.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
30%25%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
12%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%4.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.1%17.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.1%33.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.5%19.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $26,685 in total fines.
- $26,685
Federal fine
Mar 4, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES · 14 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 27.6 residents on an average day (89% of 31 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.