Whispering Creek
Owned by City Of Janesville
Janesville, Minnesota • Nursing home ID 245440
How does this nursing home compare?
#183 of 337
Minnesota nursing homes
Better than 45% for Registered Nurse (RN) care
Strength: High quality rating (5 stars)
Better RN staffing nearby
Other Minnesota nursing homes where residents get more Registered Nurse care:
- Fairview University Trans Serv 6.11 RN hrs/day
- Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institutes Trp 3.52 RN hrs/day
- Charter House Inc. 3.30 RN hrs/day
- Meadows On Fairview 3.24 RN hrs/day
- Sartell Therapy Suites 2.92 RN hrs/day
What matters most
Registered Nurse (RN) care
0.94 hours/day
≈ About average for Minnesota
Minnesota average: 0.97 hours/day
Ranked #183 of 337
Minnesota nursing homes for RN care
More RN time than 45% of Minnesota facilities
Total nursing care
3.60 hours/day
⚠ 13% less than Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 4.14 hours/day
Ranked #269 of 337
Minnesota nursing homes for total care
More total staffing than 20% of Minnesota facilities
What's the difference? RN hours focus on registered nurses (medical care).
Total hours include all staff (RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants).
A facility can have high total hours but low RN hours—they measure different aspects of care.
Quality & safety record
5/5 stars
3 inspection problems found during recent government inspections
Higher quality rating
Fewer problems
Badges compare this facility to other Minnesota nursing homes.
Higher quality ratings and fewer inspection problems are better.
Understanding nursing home quality
We compare each facility only to others in Minnesota. This keeps comparisons fair since different states have different regulations, costs, and challenges.
What families should look for:
- More RN hours — Registered nurses handle medications and complex medical care
- Higher quality ratings — 4-5 stars indicate better clinical outcomes
- Fewer inspection problems — Shows consistent compliance with safety standards
- Strong total staffing — More hours means more day-to-day attention for residents
Why this matters: Better staffing and quality scores are linked to safer,
more attentive care for residents—and more support and peace of mind for families.
Key terms explained
Registered Nurses (RNs): The most skilled nursing staff who can give medications and manage complex care. RNs require the most training.
HPRD: "Hours Per Resident per Day"—how much staff time each resident gets on average.
Quality rating (stars): A 1-5 rating based on clinical outcomes like pressure ulcers, infections, and resident health improvements.
Inspection problems: Issues found during official inspections—ranging from minor paperwork to serious safety concerns.
LPNs / CNAs: Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants—vital hands-on care roles with different training levels than RNs.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional advice about care decisions.
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