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Pioneer Care Center
1131 South Mabelle Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
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.
Pioneer Care Center, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is certified for 105 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 11, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 32.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Otter Tail Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 7 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.2 | 14.9 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.7% | 30.0% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 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: 3 Jun 2026, 6 Aug 2025.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×2 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 27 May 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2023 |
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 32.7%, RNs 21.1%; 0 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 | 13.5% | 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 | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.4% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.2% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.2% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Pioneer Home Incorporated.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
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 Otter Tail County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake | Battle Lake | 51 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7.8 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Pelican Valley Health Center | Pelican Rapids | 28 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 25.0 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Perham Living | Perham | 96 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6.3 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| St Williams Living Center | Parkers Prairie | 53 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 18.9 | $15K | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Fallsabuse icon | Fergus Falls | 85 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5.9 | $24K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Lb Broen Home | Fergus Falls | 74 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Otter Tail County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pioneer Care Center been cited for?
16 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 Pioneer Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pioneer Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pioneer Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pioneer Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Jun 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.