nursing home in Wheaton, MN
Traverse Care Center
303 Seventh Street South, Wheaton, MN 56296 · (320) 563-8124
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Traverse Care Center at a glance
Traverse Care Center is a 44-bed non-profit nursing home in Wheaton, Minnesota (Traverse 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 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 14, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 44
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 13, 2024
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Traverse County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245638
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) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 4.10 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.30 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.65 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 |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 22 | 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 | 44 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 26 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 59.3% | 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) | 0% | 4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.9% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.6% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 10.8% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 34.3% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 70.8% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 80.4% | 88.1% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| July 27, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 30, 2026 |
| July 27, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0754 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2026 |
| May 29, 2025 Complaint | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0635 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 11, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 6, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 11, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 13, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 6, 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOME Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/02/2019 |
| EHRENBERG, MICHELLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| GALLAGHER, STANLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2025 |
| KNOLL, CHRISTOPHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/2014 |
| ANDERSON, FAITH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2019 |
| ASLAGSON, KAYO Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/25/2007 |
| GALLAGHER, STANLEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| HENDRICKSON, ROBERT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2012 |
| PRAUSE, BRUCE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2022 |
| RANUM, ROBERT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2021 |
| REESE, ALICE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2013 |
| SLETTEN, MELODY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2021 |
| STARK, STANLEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2016 |
| EHRENBERG, MICHELLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| KNOLL, CHRISTOPHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/2014 |
| MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOME Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Traverse Care Center's rating?
Traverse 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 Traverse Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Traverse 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 Traverse Care Center?
It is non profit - church related. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Traverse Care Center and how do I contact it?
Traverse Care Center is at 303 Seventh Street South, Wheaton, MN 56296. Phone: (320) 563-8124.
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.