Browns Valley Health Center
114 Jefferson Street South, Browns Valley, MN 56219 · (320) 695-2165
Non profit - Corporation · 31 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Browns Valley Health Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 1 citation (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $26,685 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 21, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 21, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 4, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 4, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 4, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $26,685March 4, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.19 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.91 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.56 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 31 |
| Average residents per day | 27.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Traverse Care Center Wheaton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Appleton Area Health Appleton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Home Belview · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Sanford Health Sylvan Court Canby · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Clara City Care Center Clara City · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Browns Valley Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.