Browns Valley Health Center
Browns Valley, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245564) · 31 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,685
Phone: (320) 695-2165 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Browns Valley Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Browns Valley Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Browns Valley Health Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $26,685.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Browns Valley Health Center is a 31-bed skilled nursing facility in Browns Valley, Traverse County, Minnesota, with an average daily census of 27.6 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, first approved for participation on June 1, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Browns Valley Health Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.15 for Minnesota. The component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,685.00, and 0 payment denials on file for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Browns Valley Health Center, indicating that a citation related to abuse, neglect, or exploitation is reflected in the facility's inspection history. Families are advised to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare directly.
Browns Valley Health Center is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from 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?
Browns Valley Health Center 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?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $26,685.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; the data provided does not indicate a Special Focus program designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 31 beds with an average daily census of 27.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on June 1, 1991.
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 to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3206952165 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3206952165 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245564?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.