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Browns Valley Health Center

114 Jefferson Street South

5(6 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
31
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
31
Nursing coverage
Licensed nurses on-site 24 hours a day
Therapy services
Rehab therapy for inpatient and outpatient needs
Network affiliation
Part of the St. Francis Health Services network
Spiritual care
Spiritual services provided by local clergy

What Families Think

Browns Valley Health Center is a small nursing home and rehabilitation facility in rural Minnesota that is part of the St. Francis Health Services network. No detailed family reviews are available, though the community holds a perfect Google rating from a handful of ratings.

The Good

  • 24-hour licensed nursing staff
  • On-site memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia
  • Inpatient and outpatient rehab therapy available
  • Private rooms with cable TV and phone
  • Daily social and spiritual programming

The Bad

  • No published pricing information
  • No detailed written reviews to evaluate care quality

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Browns Valley Health Center is a senior living community in Browns Valley, Minnesota offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

About Browns Valley Health Center

Browns Valley Health Center is a nursing home and rehabilitation facility in Browns Valley, Minnesota, offering short-term and long-term care for seniors. Part of the St. Francis Health Services family, the community provides personalized care in a homelike environment with licensed nurses available 24 hours a day to monitor conditions and manage medications.

The facility offers memory care for treatment of Alzheimer's and related dementias, as well as restorative programs and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and feeding. On-site rehabilitation therapy services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, available for both inpatient and outpatient needs.

Private rooms feature cable TV and phone hookups. The community includes distinctive amenities such as a park, Sioux Tribe exhibit, coliseum, jewelry exhibit, and bird imagery throughout. Dining follows a Five Meal Plan design with supervised meals meeting nutritional and dietary needs, and spiritual services offered by local clergy are available to residents.

Daily social programs include entertainment, events, and creative activities such as exercise, bingo, music therapy, and parties. The community is designed to support residents' physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing through a range of resources and services.

Types of Care at Browns Valley Health Center

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Browns Valley Health Center

5overall · 6 ratings combined

5★ on Google (6)

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 18 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 21, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 1, 2026

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2026

Mar 4, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 25, 2026

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 16, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 16, 2026

Mar 12, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 17, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2025

Apr 17, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2024

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2024

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2024

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Browns Valley Health Center offer?

Browns Valley Health Center offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Browns Valley Health Center located?

Browns Valley Health Center is located at 114 Jefferson Street South in Browns Valley, Minnesota.

What do families say about Browns Valley Health Center?

Browns Valley Health Center is a small nursing home and rehabilitation facility in rural Minnesota that is part of the St. Francis Health Services network. No detailed family reviews are available, though the community holds a perfect Google rating from a handful of ratings.

How did Browns Valley Health Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Browns Valley Health Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 18 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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