nursing home in Janesville, MN
Whispering Creek
102 East North Street, Janesville, MN 56048 · (507) 231-5113
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Whispering Creek at a glance
Whispering Creek is a 35-bed government nursing home in Janesville, Minnesota (Waseca County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 27, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.5% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Beds
- 35
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Waseca County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245440
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.11 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.07 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.44 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.33 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.5% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 9 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 35 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 31 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.1% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.9% | 4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.1% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 34.3% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.9% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22.2% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.3% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 4.7% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.1% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 82.1% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 25% | 82.7% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.9% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 Fire safety | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 18, 2026 |
| May 27, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 11, 2026 |
| May 27, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 18, 2026 |
| May 27, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 27, 2026 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 28, 2026 |
| August 6, 2025 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 18, 2025 |
| August 6, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 20, 2025 |
| August 6, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 5, 2025 |
| August 6, 2025 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 2, 2025 |
| August 6, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2025 |
| August 6, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2025 |
| July 16, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 2, 2024 |
| July 16, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Electrical Deficiencies · Tag K0901 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected July 16, 2024 |
| July 16, 2024 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 2, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF JANESVILLE Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/1966 |
| KING, KATHERINE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/11/2010 |
| MILOW, LARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/10/2011 |
| SACK, BERNDETTE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/09/2010 |
| SANTO, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/26/2011 |
| WESTPAHL, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/11/2011 |
| LSI CONSULTING Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2000 |
| MADEL, RAYMOND Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Whispering Creek's rating?
Whispering Creek has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Whispering Creek receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Whispering Creek accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Whispering Creek?
It is government - city. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Whispering Creek and how do I contact it?
Whispering Creek is at 102 East North Street, Janesville, MN 56048. Phone: (507) 231-5113.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.