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Nursing Home · Apple Valley, MN
14650 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Map location from our source data
Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 162 beds. This is not the number of openings.
Contact information →Care & support
Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Apple Valley Village Health Care Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 1.39 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.2 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Apple Valley Village, often referred to as Augustana Care, receives high praise for its independent living and supportive staff, with families highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and professional care. However, recent feedback indicates significant friction regarding administrative interactions during sensitive times, such as the bereavement process. Prospective families should note the contrast between long-term positive experiences and recent reports of poor customer service at the front desk.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Multiple reviewers praise the staff as caring, helpful, and professional, though one recent review cites a negative interaction with front desk personnel.
While some praise the housing director, recent reports highlight a lack of empathy and poor communication from front desk staff.
Reviewers explicitly mention the facility is kept clean and has a great atmosphere.
Reviewers describe the facility as a vibrant and active place for residents.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 12 analyzed
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is wonderful! They listen and respond quickly to any problems or concerns. The medical care is outstanding.”
“I can not say enough great thing about the staff at the Augustana Care in Apple Valley. I knew that this was the place for my parents from the first time I met with the staff. They are caring and you can tell they love their jobs.”
“My last trip today I was abruptly stopped and scolded by Lipa- the front desk attendant. Adamantly accusing me of abandoning a shopping cart on the”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Apple Valley Village has a pattern of recurring deficiencies across fire safety systems, resident care quality, and resident rights, with families filing complaint reports about communication failures and abuse response issues. Fire safety problems (smoke barriers, sprinkler systems, emergency exits) persist across multiple surveys, while care quality issues include problems with daily living assistance, pain management, and treatment planning. Though the facility reports correcting all deficiencies, the repeated nature of fire safety violations is concerning for family consideration.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center
nonprofit
Cassia
16 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.6/5 · Rank 1 of 16 (Highest rating)
Owners
Augustana Care
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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