Browns Valley Health Center
Nursing Home · Browns Valley, MN
CMS certification number245564
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
114 Jefferson Street SouthBrowns Valley, MN 56219
Traverse County
- Phone
- (320) 695-2165
- ZIP code
- 56219 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 31
- Residents per day
- 27.6 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Browns Valley Health Center INC
- Chain
- ST. Francis Health Services (14 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 1991
- 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
- 4.19 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.91 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.72 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.57 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.0 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 0.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 21, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 9 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-03-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-25 |
| 2026-03-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-04 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2025-03-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-12 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2024-04-17 | 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 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-04-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-13 |
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 $26,685 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Fine | $26,685 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bakke, Christine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Beumer, Judy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Big Stone Therapies, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Caspers, Megan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehrp, Samuel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eide Bailly LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanneken, Michelle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heck, Debra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hejhal, Roxanne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herzog, Autumn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hofmann, Reed (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huseth, Kendra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Todd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kane, Tracie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marlow, Jina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Andy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Ben (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanford, Melinda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST. Francis Health Services of Morris, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sterling, April (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stock, Kelsey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Renee (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tomoson, April (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walker, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dripps, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehlers, Douglas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gramm, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lair, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lienemann, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luetmer, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Patrick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Laura (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schneider, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wiese, Lorraine (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dripps, Daniel (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehlers, Douglas (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gramm, Timothy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lair, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lienemann, Steven (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luetmer, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Patrick (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Laura (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Paul (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schneider, Todd (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wiese, Lorraine (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bakke, Christine (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Browns Valley Health Center?
Browns Valley Health 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 Browns Valley Health Center have?
It has 31 certified beds and cares for about 28 residents per day.
Has Browns Valley Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $26,685 in the last three years.
Who owns Browns Valley Health Center?
It is part of ST. Francis Health Services and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Browns Valley Health Center?
(320) 695-2165. The facility is located at 114 Jefferson Street South, Browns Valley, MN 56219.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.