Whispering Creek
Janesville, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245440) · 35 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (507) 231-5113 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whispering Creek in Janesville, MN, has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Whispering Creek reports total nurse staffing of 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.5%. CMS gives the facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Whispering Creek has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Whispering Creek is a government-owned (city) nursing home in Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota, certified for 35 beds with an average daily census of 30.5 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since February 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whispering Creek holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.11 per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the supplied data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is drawn solely from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details, including any recent inspection findings, availability, and services, 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?
Whispering Creek has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Whispering Creek accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a 38.5% nursing turnover rate, and a 5-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials for Whispering Creek.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Whispering Creek.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Whispering Creek is certified for 35 beds and has an average daily census of 30.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Whispering Creek is owned by a city government entity; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Whispering Creek has been certified since February 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Whispering Creek scores 5, 5, 5, and 3 stars 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 5072315113 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5072315113 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data for Whispering Creek at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245440?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.