Whispering Creek
102 East North Street, Janesville, MN 56048
Whispering Creek is a nursing home in Janesville, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (507) 231-5113
- Last standard health inspection
- May 27, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 35
- Residents per day, on average
- 31.9
- Ownership type
- Government - City
- Legal business name
- Janesville Nursing Home
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (5 vs 23).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 27, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0851. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0851 3 times since 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 27, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0541. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2026.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on August 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0271. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
Citation K0901. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CITY OF JANESVILLE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/01/1966
- LSI CONSULTINGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/23/2000
- MADEL, RAYMONDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/23/2000
Questions
When was Whispering Creek last inspected?
CMS lists May 27, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Whispering Creek have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since July 16, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Whispering Creek been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Whispering Creek?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Whispering Creek a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.