Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Scout 97Rushford, MN · 65 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Rushford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
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Spring Valley Care Center
800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 · Fillmore County
63
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (42 of 45 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Spring Valley, MN, with 45 certified beds and an average of about 42 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.79 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 79.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.83 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (79.5%)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Spring Valley, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 45
- Avg. residents/day
- 42
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 245442
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,640–$14,260/mo (median $12,080) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Rochester prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.83
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.79
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 79.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (21 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-18Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2025-12-18Severity C — minimalResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
2024-11-21Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Memory care
Location
800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Spring Valley Care Center
How much does Spring Valley Care Center cost?
Spring Valley Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Spring Valley, MN area typically runs $10,640–$14,260 per month (median $12,080, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Spring Valley Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Spring Valley Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Spring Valley Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 79.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Spring Valley Care Center?
Spring Valley Care Center has 21 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Spring Valley Care Center have availability?
Typically 94% full (42 of 45 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Spring Valley Care Center offer?
Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 45 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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