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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 245243

AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER

GRANITE FALLS, Minnesota · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 48

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In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 1 · Fines: 1 · Fines, total amount: $15,642.00 · Payment denials: 0. The most recent penalty on file: May 2, 2024, Fine, $15,642. Every penalty on file ↓

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
AVERA MARSHALL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 01/01/2020
CARTER, DARRELLADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/16/2025
KOOIMAN, THOMASADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/16/2025
LAUTT, JULIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2020
COUDRON, CHRISTYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/01/2020
KOOIMAN, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
LAUTT, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2020
STREIER, DEBRACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2021
AVERA HEALTHINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
BARBER, DANIELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
JENSEN, MARKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
KOENEN, LAVONNEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2020
RIOS AVENDANO, ROSAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
STREICH, LISAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
WELBIG, LUCILLEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
CARTER, DARRELLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
KOOIMAN, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of AVERA GRANITE FALLS (enrollment ID O20191204000409).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
AVERA MARSHALLOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1001/1/2020
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
DARRELL L CARTERIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/16/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JULIE LAUTTIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing3/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
THOMAS J KOOIMANIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/16/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
No owner named in the filingOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/16/2025
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
CHRISTY ANN COUDRONIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing9/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBRA ANN STREIERIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing2/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JULIE LAUTTIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing3/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
THOMAS J KOOIMANIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing1/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
AVERA HEALTHOrganizationINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1001/1/2020
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
DANIEL BARBERIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAVONNE ANNETTE KOENENIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing7/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LISA STREICHIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LUCILLE F WELBIGIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARK A JENSENIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ROSA E RIOS AVENDANOIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DARRELL L CARTERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
THOMAS J KOOIMANIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1September 10, 2025July 17, 202454
2July 17, 2024August 10, 202361
3August 10, 2023June 30, 202261

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

17 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
September 19, 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GYesPast Non-ComplianceSeptember 12, 2025
September 10, 2025HealthF 0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 26, 2025
September 10, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 26, 2025
September 10, 2025HealthF 0882Infection Control DeficienciesDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 26, 2025
September 10, 2025HealthF 0883Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 26, 2025
July 17, 2024HealthF 0557Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 8, 2024
July 17, 2024HealthF 0576Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 8, 2024
July 17, 2024HealthF 0604Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 8, 2024
July 17, 2024HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 8, 2024
July 17, 2024HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 20, 2024
July 17, 2024HealthF 0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 8, 2024
May 2, 2024HealthF 0678Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.JYesPast Non-ComplianceApril 30, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 21, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0773Administration DeficienciesProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 21, 2024
August 10, 2023HealthF 0644Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSeptember 6, 2023
August 10, 2023HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSeptember 6, 2023
August 10, 2023HealthF 0883Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSeptember 6, 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
May 2, 2024Fine$15,64253819

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Church related
Legal Business NameAVERA GRANITE FALLS
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1981-07-06
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishYellow Medcine
Telephone Number3205643111
Chain NameAVERA HEALTH
Chain ID61
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilBoth
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds48
Average Number of Residents per Day46.4
Overall Rating3
Health Inspection Rating2
QM Rating4
Long-Stay QM Rating4
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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One email a day naming what moved on AVERA GRANITE FALLS CARE CENTER: the field, the value before, the value after, and the date of the file that first showed it.

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On April 1, 2026: MARK A JENSEN no longer appears as CORPORATE DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. That is one line of the alert.

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