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Browns Valley Health Center

114 JEFFERSON STREET SOUTH, BROWNS VALLEY, MN 56219

Operator

BIG STONE THERAPIES · 12 facilities

Provider number (CCN)
245564
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
31
Phone
(320) 695-2165
CMS data as of
July 1, 2026
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What the records show

CMS rates Browns Valley Health Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 of 5 for health inspections, 5 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 1 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS enforcement records list 1 fine totalling $26,685.

Facility Assessment Inspectors recorded 1 citation at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility is operated by BIG STONE THERAPIES, which scores 14 points above the national average.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews Browns Valley Health Center using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — top tier inspection record.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
 0.91 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 9
Outstanding 0
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 1
CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
Overall: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★★★ (5/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
 81/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on August 7, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

This facility0.91 hrs
MN median0.96 hrs
National average0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 0.0% · Total nursing staff turnover: 40.0%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed July 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 245564 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

1 immediate jeopardy issue found among 9 total deficiencies. 9 corrected.

Most recent inspection (March 4, 2026)

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0600 Status: Corrected

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected February 25, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0609 Status: Corrected

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 16, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0610 Status: Corrected

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 16, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0550 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 1, 2026

Inspection cycle 2 (March 12, 2025)

E Potential harm — pattern F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 18, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 18, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0760 Status: Corrected

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 18, 2025

Inspection cycle 3 (April 17, 2024)

F Potential harm — widespread F0851 Status: Corrected

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

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 17, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 13, 2024

Fines and Enforcement Actions

Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.

Date Action Amount or length
March 4, 2026 Fine $26,685

1 fine totalling $26,685.

Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).

Ownership and Contact Information

Facility name
Browns Valley Health Center
Legal business name
BROWNS VALLEY HEALTH CENTER INC
Address
114 JEFFERSON STREET SOUTH, BROWNS VALLEY, MN 56219
Phone
(320) 695-2165
Provider number (CCN)
245564
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Operator
BIG STONE THERAPIES · 12 facilities
Medicare/Medicaid certified since
June 1, 1991
Official record
CMS Care Compare profile ↗
Details verified against CMS data dated
July 1, 2026

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