nursing home in Northfield, MN
Three Links Care Center
815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057 · (507) 664-8800
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Three Links Care Center at a glance
Three Links Care Center is a 92-bed non-profit nursing home in Northfield, Minnesota (Rice County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 12, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.8% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 92
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- St. Francis Health Services
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Rice County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245450
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.16 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.00 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.58 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.72 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.8% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.4% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 24 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 92 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 78 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 85.1% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.1% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.8% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 23.3% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.1% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 26.2% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 30.5% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.6% | 82.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.4% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 12, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| September 19, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2025 |
| May 23, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 5, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 28, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0790 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0569 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0568 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| October 13, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected October 3, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACH, CURTIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/2024 |
| BIG STONE THERAPIES, INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| BREYER, CARMEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2022 |
| CASPERS, MEGAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2014 |
| DENZER, CYNTHIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2024 |
| DONACIK, RONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2025 |
| EHLERS, DOUGLAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| EIDE BAILLY LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| GOODNOUGH, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| GRAMM, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| GRUBER, AMANDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/07/2007 |
| HANNEKEN, MICHELLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/20/2022 |
| HAUGEN, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| HEJHAL, ROXANNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2023 |
| HOFMANN, REED Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2023 |
| LAIR, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LETICH, ELIZABETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| LEWIS, JODI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/1990 |
| LIENEMANN, STEVEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LUETMER, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| MARLOW, JINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2022 |
| MARQUARDT, REEGAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/20/2024 |
| MEYER, DAWN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
| MITTAL, VIKAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| NELSON, PATRICK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2022 |
| RAW, CAROL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2005 |
| RENTZ, LAURA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| RENTZ, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2024 |
| RENTZ, PAUL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| RYAN, BEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2012 |
| SCHNEIDER, TODD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2025 |
| STOCK, KELSEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| SWEDIN, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2022 |
| TEPOVICH, NICHOLAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2024 |
| THOMPSON, RENEE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2018 |
| TOMOSON, APRIL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2021 |
| WALKER, AMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2024 |
| WIESE, LORRAINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Three Links Care Center's rating?
Three Links Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Three Links Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Three Links Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Three Links Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation and part of St. Francis Health Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Three Links Care Center and how do I contact it?
Three Links Care Center is at 815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057. Phone: (507) 664-8800.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.