Whispering Creek

Name: Whispering Creek
Address: 102 EAST NORTH STREET, Janesville, MN, 56048, US
Telephone: 5072315113

102 East North Street, Janesville, MN 56048 · Waseca County · 35 certified beds · avg 31 residents/day · certified since Feb 1, 1987

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.11

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · 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 (5)

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
May 27, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records.
Aug 6, 2025	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.
Aug 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Aug 6, 2025	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.
Jul 16, 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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 1).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	1	F
2025	3	F
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)	5.11	4.83	3.95	top 36% in Minnesota; top 12% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.32	1.22	0.69	top 31% in Minnesota; top 7% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.13	4.27	3.50	bottom 46% in Minnesota; top 19% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.37	0.69	0.48	bottom 14% in Minnesota; bottom 47% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	38.5	42.2	45.8	top 46% in Minnesota; top 32% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	33.3	38.6	42.9	top 45% in Minnesota; top 33% 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 4.11, RN 1.07, weekend 3.33. 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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Government - City

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
City of Janesville	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	10/01/1966
King, Katherine	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/11/2010
Lsi Consulting	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/23/2000
Madel, Raymond	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/23/2000
Milow, Larry	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/10/2011
Sack, Berndette	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/09/2010
Santo, Michael	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/26/2011
Westpahl, Robert	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/11/2011

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 your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"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
Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center LLC	9.9 mi	Waseca, MN	★★★★☆	4/5
Oaklawn Health Care, LLC	14.1 mi	Mankato, MN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Laurels Peak Health Care, LLC	14.9 mi	Mankato, MN	★★★☆☆	2/5
Pathstone Living	16.1 mi	Mankato, MN	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Hillcrest Health Care, LLC	16.9 mi	Mankato, MN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Mapleton Community Home	18.6 mi	Mapleton, MN	★★★★★	4/5
Central Health Care Center	18.8 mi	Le Center, MN	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
New Richland Care Center	19.1 mi	New Richland, MN	★☆☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245440.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Whispering Creek

102 East North Street, Janesville, MN 56048 · 5072315113

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "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 245440 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)