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Valley View Manor Healthcare Center

200 EAST NINTH AVENUE, LAMBERTON, MN, 56152
(507) 752-7346
50 licensed beds

CMS rates Valley View Manor Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 54 citations across 14 inspections in the last three years, with $131,610 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity
50
CMS facility ID
245378
Care type
Nursing home
County
Redwood
Facility name
Valley View Manor Healthcare Center
Street address
200 EAST NINTH AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Lamberton, MN 56152
Phone
(507) 752-7346

Valley View Manor Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lamberton, Minnesota. It is licensed for 50 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Lamberton and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Ephram Lahasky, a group of 22 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Valley View Manor Healthcare Center 54 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $131,610 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Ephram Lahasky
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Katz, Abe
Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2016
Arem, Jeffrey
Direct owner — 13% stake — since 2015
Dorr-jones, Shawna
Managing employee — since 2015
Goeritz, Thomas
Managing employee — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1986-12-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
17 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$131,610 total
Last standard inspection
2026-07-09
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$379 per day (≈ $11,520/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
56% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 39% private/other
Occupancy
63% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
7% below the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
50
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-09Health inspection4 citations
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-08-12
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-08-12
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2026-08-12
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-08-12
2026-04-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-05-12
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-05-12
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (48 citations)
2025-11-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0605
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0849
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-12-25
F-0867
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-12-25
2025-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0554
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0726
F · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0802
F · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0838
F · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0849
D · No harm found
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-06-25
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-06-25
2024-08-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-27
2024-06-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-06-05Health inspection5 citations
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0887
D · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-03-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0567
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2024-04-24
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-24
F-0801
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-04-24
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-24
F-0825
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-04-24
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-24
F-0882
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-04-24
2023-11-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-11
2023-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-10-26
2026-07-09Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-08-05
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-08-05
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2026-08-05
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-08-05
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-08-05
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2026-08-05
2025-05-14Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-25
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-25
2024-06-05Fire-safety inspection1 citation
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-15

Federal penalties

2026-04-20Fine$50,164
2025-11-19Fine$81,446
Total fines$131,610
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245378.
How it compares in Minnesota.
Inspection citations, 3 years
54
More than 81% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 32
Federal fines, 3 years
$131,610
More than 94% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.9
Higher than 34% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.2

Resident outcomes

On 16 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 5 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased20.7%18.2%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight2.0%3.9%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.8%1.7%0.7%Near state average
With a urinary tract infection1.9%2.6%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms8.1%4.1%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.7%4.1%3.2%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine96.3%97.3%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened17.8%18.8%12.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication15.2%12.7%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine96.7%96.4%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers2.1%5.1%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence25.9%23.7%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication26.0%17.2%15.4%Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine68.0%88.1%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.9%1.5%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0605 3 inspections. Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
  • F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0609 3 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0881 2 inspections. Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Minnesota

  • Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-369-7994
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Sanford Westbrook Medical Center, about 15 miles.
  • Sanford Tracy Medical Center, about 17 miles.
  • Centracare - Redwood, about 23 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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