Avera Granite Falls Care Center
Granite Falls, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245243) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,642
Phone: (320) 564-3111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera Granite Falls Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Avera Granite Falls Care Center reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0% annually.
Avera Granite Falls Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,642.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avera Granite Falls Care Center is a 48-bed skilled nursing facility in Granite Falls, Minnesota (Yellow Medicine County), with an average of 46.4 residents. It is operated as a non-profit, church-related facility and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation in 1981.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,642.00, and no payment denials on record. The facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon flag, and it is not currently listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Avera Granite Falls Care Center is part of the Avera Health chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5, and nursing turnover is reported at 25.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,642.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 48 beds and has an average of 46.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility that is part of the Avera Health chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on July 6, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 3205643111 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3205643111 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245243?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.