Apple Valley Village Health Care Center

Name: Apple Valley Village Health Care Center
Address: 14650 GARRETT AVENUE, Apple Valley, MN, 55124, US
Telephone: 9522362000

14650 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124 · Dakota County · 162 certified beds · avg 146 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1983

Part of chain: CASSIA (16 facilities, chain avg rating 4.4★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.29

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (21)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 6, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · from a complaint
Jun 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function.
Jun 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Jun 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jun 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.
Aug 10, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 10, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 10, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Aug 10, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Aug 10, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Aug 10, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Aug 10, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Aug 10, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Aug 10, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	9	E
2024	7	D
2025	4	D
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Minnesota avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.29	4.83	3.95	top 25% in Minnesota; top 9% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.51	1.22	0.69	top 20% in Minnesota; top 5% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.68	4.27	3.50	top 26% in Minnesota; top 9% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	1.07	0.69	0.48	top 13% in Minnesota; top 5% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	32.2	42.2	45.8	top 28% in Minnesota; top 18% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	22.6	38.6	42.9	top 24% in Minnesota; top 18% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.87, RN 1.39, weekend 4.31. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Augustana Care	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/01/2018
Cassia	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Dahl, Robert	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Ellingson, Erik	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Kern, Matthew	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Nye, Gerald	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Parks, Charles	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Ramsdale, Scott	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Shaw, David	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Shaw, David	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Stadtherr, Seelochani	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Wilkerson, Gary	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Youngquist, Kathryn	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
"What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
"Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How do you coordinate and monitor care for residents who receive dialysis?"
"Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245264.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Apple Valley Village Health Care Center

14650 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124 · 9522362000

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
☐ "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How do you coordinate and monitor care for residents who receive dialysis?"
☐ "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 245264 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)