ElderGrade
B

72.6/100

Above average

Spring Valley Care Center

800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975

CMS 3/5 stars #4 of 6 in Fillmore County (507) 346-7381
Certified beds
45
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 76%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

28.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.4 for 21 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.79 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 76% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.59 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.79 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.18 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 76.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 21 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 18, 2025 (8 months ago).

F Dec 18, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2025 F0710

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2025 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Dec 18, 2025 F0577

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

No actual harm, minimal potential

F Nov 21, 2024 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
MENSINK, TRACIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RUESINK, LUANN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SELLERS, HEATHER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PONTON, LILIA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SELLERS, HEATHER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PONTON, LILIA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SELLERS, HEATHER Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Spring Valley Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Spring Valley Care Center? +

Spring Valley Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (72.6 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Spring Valley Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.59 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Spring Valley Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 21 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Spring Valley Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Spring Valley Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.