Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Apple Valley, Minnesota
1 of 1 nursing homes in Apple Valley (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Minnesota statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
162
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Apple Valley, Minnesota is limited but positive, with one facility that comes highly recommended. Families can feel confident in choosing Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, which has a solid 4-star rating and no fines, ensuring a quality care environment.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 APPLE VALLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER (73) — Apple Valley Village Health Care Center boasts a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars and a solid Trust Score of 73/100. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community-oriented care, providing a supportive environment for its 162 residents while maintaining a Grade B for quality services and no fines.
Recommended
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center boasts a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars and a solid Trust Score of 73/100. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community-oriented care, providing a supportive environment for its 162 residents while maintaining a Grade B for quality services and no fines.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Apple Valley Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Apple Valley Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Apple Valley's city average is 4.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Apple Valley facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Apple Valley avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Apple Valley facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Apple Valley, MN are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Apple Valley (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Apple Valley "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Apple Valley?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.