Avera Granite Falls Care Center
Nursing Home · Granite Falls, MN
CMS certification number245243
Contact & location
250 Jordan DriveGranite Falls, MN 56241
Yellow Medcine County
- Phone
- (320) 564-3111
- ZIP code
- 56241 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 48
- Residents per day
- 46.4 (97% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Avera Granite Falls
- Chain
- Avera Health (13 facilities, avg 3.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 6, 1981
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.81 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.82 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.30 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.69 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.43 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25.0 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-09-10 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-09-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-08 |
| 2024-07-17 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-08 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-08 |
| 2024-07-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-08 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-20 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-08 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-21 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. F0773 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-21 |
| 2023-08-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-10 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $15,642 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-02 | Fine | $15,642 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Marshall (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Carter, Darrell (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kooiman, Thomas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lautt, Julie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coudron, Christy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kooiman, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lautt, Julie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Streier, Debra (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avera Health (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barber, Daniel (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jensen, Mark (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Koenen, Lavonne (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rios Avendano, Rosa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Streich, Lisa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welbig, Lucille (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carter, Darrell (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kooiman, Thomas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Avera Granite Falls Care Center?
Avera Granite Falls Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Avera Granite Falls Care Center have?
It has 48 certified beds and cares for about 46 residents per day.
Has Avera Granite Falls Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $15,642 in the last three years.
Who owns Avera Granite Falls Care Center?
It is part of Avera Health and is classified as non profit - church related. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Avera Granite Falls Care Center?
(320) 564-3111. The facility is located at 250 Jordan Drive, Granite Falls, MN 56241.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.