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WHISPERING CREEK

102 EAST NORTH STREET, JANESVILLE, MN 56048
Score: 95 / 100

Whispering Creek is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Janesville, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 95/100, it ranks in the top 5% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Whispering Creek exceed national averages, with 4.61 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.27 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Whispering Creek shows a strong inspection record, with just 5 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.61 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.27 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.75 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.60 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Aug 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Aug 5, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Aug 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jul 15, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 34.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 95 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - City
Certified Beds
35
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3