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Nursing homes in Pennington County, Minnesota
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Pennington County, Minnesota, with 105 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 58 health deficiencies over three cycles, 55.2 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $290K across 7 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Pennington County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 55.2 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $290K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thief River Care Center | Thief River Falls | 70 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 41.4 | $246K | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Oakland Park Communities, Inc. | Thief River Falls | 35 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 82.9 | $44K | 19 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 8 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 4 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: St. Francis Health Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Pennington County, Minnesota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 105 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Pennington County have the highest CMS ratings?
Thief River Care Center (2 stars), Oakland Park Communities, Inc. (1 stars)
How do Pennington County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 55.2 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.