Pelican Valley Senior Living

Assisted Living Home
Overview of Pelican Valley Senior Living

Pelican Valley Senior Living is a not-for-profit senior care provider in Pelican Rapids, MN, that has three distinct homes that offer comprehensive care options, including assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. As a Medicare-certified community with a five-star CMS rating, the community fosters a supportive and nurturing environment to ensure older adults are well-cared for. Weekly housekeeping, 24/7 care, and nutritious meals are also provided in all of its homes to help maintain residents’ living experiences. With its high standards of care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs, ensuring they can live comfortably during their stay.

Exercise classes, exciting outings, and arts and crafts are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to prevent isolation and loneliness. Activity spaces, serene outdoors, and patios overlooking the Pelican River also allow residents to rest and interact freely with their surroundings. In partnership with World Architects & Engineers, the community has also begun the modernization of its care centers and living spaces to further improve residents’ quality of life. This senior care provider has three distinct homes across Pelican Rapids, namely the Riverfront Manor, Riverfront on Main, and Pelican Valley Care Center, making it one of the best options for senior living in Minnesota.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Minnesota average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Minnesota average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Minnesota average: 4.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Minnesota average: 3.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 22m per day

This home provides 12% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Minnesota average: 4h 46m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 33

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Minnesota average
Occupancy rate 83.8%
Residents per day (avg) 29
Occupancy rate
83.8%
Residents per day (avg)
29

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

55% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 18 years

Finances and operations

Governmental home
Facility District
Home revenue
$8.3M
Surplus of revenue
$504.0K
Governmental home Facility District
Home revenue
$8,339,133.00
Surplus of revenue
$504,040.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
48.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.7M
Total costs $7.8M

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Pelican Valley Senior Living

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
Pelican Valley Senior Living
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Pelican Rapids
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No
58
PELICAN VALLEY HEALTH CENTER
83.8%
$4,432,760.00
$4,054,593.00
91.5%
29.30
5/5
5.3606
4/5
5/5
3/5
9
0%
+12%
+5%
Private Rooms
Hadley House
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Perham
32
No
12
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Private Rooms

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Address 0.4 miles from city center

Address 211 E Mill Ave, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

81
Total Staff
71
Employees
10
Contractors
13,537
Total Hours (Quarter)
23
Avg Staff/Day
6.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse117 No
Licensed Practical Nurse77.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant417.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
61 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
6 staff
1.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6%
of total hours from contractors
813 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Administrator: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant410417,07491100%7.1
Registered Nurse110112,34691100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse7071,77991100%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff8087167582%4
Nurse Practitioner1014565864%7.9
Administrator0114525864%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1013164853%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0331086571%1.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist022985560%1.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician011945560%1.7
Medication Aide/Technician2023855%6.3
Medical Director0112433%8
Occupational Therapy Aide011211011%2.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111633%5.3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Minnesota average 6


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 9
Citations per inspection
3

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Minnesota average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Minnesota average: 0.5

9 moderate citations More info Minnesota average: 21.2

0 minor citations More info Minnesota average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 08, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 08, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 08, 2023
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 08, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Hospital District
Resident Census by Payment Source
32 Total Residents
Medicare 2 (6.3%)
Medicaid 15 (46.9%)
Private Pay/Other 15 (46.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.5
6% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 27.0
19% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.6%
7% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 30.2%
27% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 33.2%
33% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
30% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.3%
95% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.1%
50% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
55% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.3%
52% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 96.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.3%
19% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

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Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$3,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

$3,000 (individual).

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.

~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.

$3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.

~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.

$3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.

~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.

$3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.

~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.

$3,000 (individual).

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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