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Pelican Valley Health Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

211 East Mill Avenue, Pelican Rapids, MN 5657228 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Pelican Valley Health Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.24hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.16hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
41%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.7%
Better than Avg
Here
2.7%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
Otter tail
21.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.2%
Better than Avg
Here
2.2%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Otter tail
12.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Otter tail
3.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.8%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Otter tail
19.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
99.1%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
Otter tail
99.9%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
4.9%
MN
5.3%
Otter tail
1.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility53.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
53.2%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Otter tail
93.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Otter tail
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.0)

Pelican Valley Health Center shows a pattern of recurring deficiencies across infection control, fire safety systems, and building maintenance issues spanning three surveys from 2023-2025. The facility has corrected all identified problems, but infection control violations have persisted across multiple inspections, and fire alarm system deficiencies have appeared twice. While no complaints triggered federal investigations, families should inquire about current infection prevention protocols and facility maintenance standards.

Mar 25, 2026Routine
2
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Jan 8, 2025Routine
5
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Nov 8, 2023Routine
13
0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0281Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0041Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Pelican Valley Health Center

Organization Type

government

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Vivie

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Pelican Valley Health Center

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Ahlf, TylerW-2 Managing EmployeeAhlf, TylerOfficer / DirectorBruggeman, SusanOfficer / DirectorErickson, ShannonOfficer / DirectorKnorr, BradleyOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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