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Clarkfield Care Center
805 Fifth Street, Box 458, Clarkfield, MN 56223
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Clarkfield Care Center, in Clarkfield, Minnesota, is certified for 30 beds under non-profit, other ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 5, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 30.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 48.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Yellow Medcine Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 9 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.6% | 41.8% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Apr 2026, 12 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×6 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.6%, RNs 62.5%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.3% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 11.0% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.7% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.4% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkfield Care Center | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/1980 |
| Minnewaska Lutheran Home | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Yellow Medcine County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Health Sylvan Court | Canby | 53 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11.3 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Avera Granite Falls Care Center | Granite Falls | 48 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 35.4 | $16K | 19 Sep 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Yellow Medcine County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Clarkfield Care Center been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Clarkfield Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Clarkfield Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Clarkfield Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Clarkfield Care Center and Minnewaska Lutheran Home. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Clarkfield Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.