Public Record
Avera Granite Falls Care Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 48
- Avg. residents per day
- 46.3
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 23
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2025-09-19
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Citations
23 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0882Generalpotential for harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0576Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0226Generalpotential for harm
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0678Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
- 0773Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Avera Granite Falls Care Center?
- Avera Granite Falls Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Granite Falls, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245243.
- What is the CMS rating for Avera Granite Falls Care Center?
- Avera Granite Falls Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Avera Granite Falls Care Center have?
- Avera Granite Falls Care Center is certified for 48 beds. It serves an average of 46.3 residents per day.
- How many citations does Avera Granite Falls Care Center have?
- Avera Granite Falls Care Center has 23 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Avera Granite Falls Care Center last inspected?
- Avera Granite Falls Care Center was last inspected on September 19, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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