Pelican Valley Health Center
Pelican Rapids, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245373) · 28 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 863-2991 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pelican Valley Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Pelican Valley Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.11 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.5% by CMS.
Pelican Valley Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not designated as a CMS Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Pelican Valley Health Center is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 28 certified beds and an average daily census of 25.1 residents, and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pelican Valley Health Center holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 out of 5, Staffing 5 out of 5, and Quality Measures 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 5.11 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility on Care Compare, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent quality problems and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Pelican Valley Health Center is part of the Vivie chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on 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?
Pelican Valley Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.11 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 27.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 28 certified beds with an average of 25.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district and is part of the Vivie chain, which has 5 facilities averaging a 3.4 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2188632991 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2188632991 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245373?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.