Whispering Creek

Nursing Home · Janesville, MN

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - City

CMS certification number245440

Contact & location

102 East North Street
Janesville, MN 56048
Waseca County
Phone
(507) 231-5113
ZIP code
56048 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
35
Residents per day
30.5 (87% occupied)
Ownership
Government - City
Legal name
Janesville Nursing Home
Medicare certified since
February 1, 1987
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.11 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.07 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.61 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.44 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.33 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
38.5 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 27, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
5 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-27 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-07-28
2025-08-06 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-02
2025-08-06 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-01
2025-08-06 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-01
2024-07-16 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-02

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
City of Janesville (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
King, Katherine (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Milow, Larry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sack, Berndette (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Santo, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Westpahl, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lsi Consulting (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Madel, Raymond (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Whispering Creek?

Whispering Creek has a 5-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 Whispering Creek have?

It has 35 certified beds and cares for about 31 residents per day.

Has Whispering Creek been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Whispering Creek?

(507) 231-5113. The facility is located at 102 East North Street, Janesville, MN 56048.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.