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Trinity Care Center
905 Elm Street, Farmington, MN 55024
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.
Certified for 80 beds, Trinity Care Center serves Farmington in Dakota County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1982.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 2, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.5 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 5.1 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 19.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dakota Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 30 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.5 | 25.0 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 19.8% | 40.3% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 30 Apr 2026, 14 May 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×9 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | 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 | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | 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 | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Jul 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 19.8%, RNs 0.0%; 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 | 15.9% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 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 | 21.3% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.1% | 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: Farmington 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 | 09/08/2003 |
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2025 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2025 |
| 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 Dakota County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Village Health Care Center | Apple Valley | 162 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 13.0 | — | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Augustana Care Hastings Health and Rehabilitation | Hastings | 72 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 25.0 | $22K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center | Burnsville | 114 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14.9 | — | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights | Inver Grove Heights | 46 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 87.0 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Regina Senior Living | Hastings | 57 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 52.6 | $16K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Southview Acres Healthcare Center | West Saint Paul | 210 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 | 20.5 | $42K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II | West Saint Paul | 37 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 81.1 | $16K | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center | Inver Grove Heights | 79 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 63.3 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
All 9 facilities in Dakota County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Trinity Care Center been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Trinity Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Trinity Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Trinity 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 Trinity Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 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.