APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER
14650 GARRETT AVENUE, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 162-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Apple Valley, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.4%) is below the Minnesota average of 17.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 162 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (39% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.5% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (39% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Apple Valley.
What keeps APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.4% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.5% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 162 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Apple Valley
Apple Valley sits in Dakota County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 60,145 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 38.0 years
- Median household income
- $88,468
- Median home value
- $280,300
Demographics for Dakota County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Apple Valley.
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