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Thief River Care Center
2001 Eastwood Drive, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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.
Thief River Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, certified for 70 beds and caring for about 67 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 9, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 41.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 7 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $246K and 2 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 40.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pennington Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 29 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 41.4 | 82.9 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.9% | 43.5% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $245,902 | $245,902 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 1 Apr 2026, 16 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×4 G ×1 D ×19 E ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | J | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | Fine | $26,685 | |
| 16 Jan 2025 | Payment denial | — | 23 days |
| 16 Jan 2025 | Fine | $124,800 | |
| 12 Apr 2024 | Fine | $19,800 | |
| 3 Jan 2024 | Fine | $65,302 | |
| 1 Nov 2023 | Payment denial | — | 2 days |
| 1 Nov 2023 | Fine | $9,315 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.9%, RNs 40.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 18.9% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.4% | 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 | 5.2% | 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 | 33.3% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.1% | 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: Pennington Health Services. Chain: St. Francis Health Services (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/03/2015 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2023 |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/21/2006 |
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2025 |
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 Pennington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Park Communities, Inc. | Thief River Falls | 35 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 82.9 | $44K | 19 Feb 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Pennington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Thief River Care Center been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Thief River Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $246K in the period covered, plus 2 payment denials.
How does staffing at Thief River Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Thief River Care Center?
It is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Big Stone Therapies, Inc, Eide Bailly LLP and St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Thief River Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 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.