Pelican Valley Health Center

Pelican Valley Health Center is a senior care community located in Pelican Rapids, MN. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Pelican Rapids area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (218) 863-2991.

Operated by Vivie, which runs 4 communities in our directory.

With 28 beds, Pelican Valley Health Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Otter Tail County average about 66 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Otter Tail County average about 4.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 1 deficiency.

Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Otter Tail County average about 4.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.

The community is located in Otter Tail County, MN.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 7 problems at Pelican Valley Health Center. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Inspected March 2026. Corrected by April 15, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Pelican Valley Health Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Government - Hospital district
• Beds / units 28
• Nursing hours per resident/day 5.1
• Annual staff turnover 28%
• Last health inspection March 2026