Pierz Villa INC
119 Faust Street Southeast, Pierz, MN 56364 · Morrison County · 45 certified beds · avg 39 residents/day · certified since Aug 1, 1985
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5
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 (7)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not properly hold, secure, and manage residents' personal money that was deposited with it for safekeeping. Facilities holding residents' funds must keep careful, honest accounts. |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. |
| Dec 13, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Mar 19, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records. |
| Mar 19, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 4).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | F |
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) | 5.24 | 4.83 | 3.95 | top 27% in Minnesota; top 10% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.92 | 1.22 | 0.69 | bottom 25% in Minnesota; top 19% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.50 | 4.27 | 3.50 | top 35% in Minnesota; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.36 | 0.69 | 0.48 | bottom 12% in Minnesota; bottom 44% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 0.0 | 42.2 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | 0.0 | 38.6 | 42.9 | — |
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 4.30, RN 0.76, weekend 3.69. Staffing rating: 3/5.
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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR Partner Companies, INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 01/01/2018 |
| Gruber, Kari | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 25% | 01/01/2018 |
| Gruber, Nathan | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 25% | 01/01/2018 |
| Rocheleau, Dean | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 25% | 01/01/2018 |
| Rocheleau, Paula | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 25% | 01/01/2018 |
| Alvarado, Megan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2024 |
| GR Partner Companies, INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| Gruber, Kari | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| Gruber, Kari | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| McKenzie, Shannon | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| McKenzie, Shannon | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Partners Senior Living Options LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2017 |
| Partners Senior Living Options LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
| Rocheleau, Kimberly | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| Rocheleau, Kimberly | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| Rocheleau, Paula | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2017 |
| Rocheleau, Paula | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| Rocheleau, Paula | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| Watkins, Douglas | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Watkins, Douglas | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "How do you manage residents' personal funds, and how often do families receive an accounting?"
- "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
- "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
- "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?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Care Center | 11.7 mi | Little Falls, MN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St Ottos Care Center | 12.5 mi | Little Falls, MN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245286.