AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER
250 JORDAN DRIVE, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER Compares
AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER is a 48-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Granite Falls, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 17.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 48 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (82% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Granite Falls.
How is AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.0% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.4% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 48 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVERA GRANITE FALLS 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 AVERA GRANITE FALLS 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 Granite Falls
Granite Falls sits in Chippewa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,521 (21.2%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $57,301
- Median home value
- $118,100
Demographics for Chippewa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Granite Falls.
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