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HomeMinnesotaThree Links Care Center

Three Links Care Center

815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN 550575076648800WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.5on Google(11 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
92
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,649

How Three Links Care Center Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
MN average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
MN average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MN average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.16 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
1.00 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
38.8%
MN average
42.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected May 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 31, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Rice County 65+
10,866
16.2% of county
County Population
67,152
Rice County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Three Links Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Northfield, Minnesota with 92 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
78.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Rice
Last Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
39.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0569Potential for Harm

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0568Minimal Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Aug 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,649
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 17, 2023
$12,649

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.58 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.16 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.72 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.8%
RN Turnover
36.4%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (109)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EHLERS, DOUGLASMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NELSON, PATRICKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
RENTZ, LAURAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
WIESE, LORRAINEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
DRIPPS, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
GRAMM, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
NELSON, PATRICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
WIESE, LORRAINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 3, 2015
EIDE BAILLY LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 3, 2023
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2023
BACH, CURTISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BREYER, CARMENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
CASPERS, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
DENZER, CYNTHIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 2, 2024
DONACIK, RONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 3, 2025
DRIPPS, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GRAMM, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HAUGEN, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
HEJHAL, ROXANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HOFMANN, REEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LETICH, ELIZABETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
LEWIS, JODIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 3, 1990
LIENEMANN, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MARLOW, JINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
MARQUARDT, REEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 20, 2024
MEYER, DAWNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 31, 2025
MITTAL, VIKASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NELSON, PATRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RENTZ, PAULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
RYAN, BENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
SCHNEIDER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
STOCK, KELSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
SWEDIN, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 11, 2022
TEPOVICH, NICHOLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 2, 2024
THOMPSON, RENEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMOSON, APRILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
WALKER, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
WIESE, LORRAINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 23, 2025
EIDE BAILLY LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 23, 2025
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
BACH, CURTISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BREYER, CARMENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
CASPERS, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
DENZER, CYNTHIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 2, 2024
DONACIK, RONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 3, 2025
EHLERS, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GRUBER, AMANDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 7, 2007
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HAUGEN, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
HEJHAL, ROXANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HOFMANN, REEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LETICH, ELIZABETHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
LEWIS, JODIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 3, 1990
LIENEMANN, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MARLOW, JINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
MARQUARDT, REEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 20, 2024
MEYER, DAWNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 31, 2025
MITTAL, VIKASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NELSON, PATRICKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RENTZ, PAULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
RYAN, BENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
SCHNEIDER, TODDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
STOCK, KELSEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
SWEDIN, ROBERTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 11, 2022
TEPOVICH, NICHOLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 2, 2024
THOMPSON, RENEEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMOSON, APRILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
WALKER, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
WIESE, LORRAINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
ZARAGOZA, JUANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 2, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Three Links Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Three Links Care Center
Northfield, MNCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $12,649
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Faribault, MN12.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Trinity Care Center
Farmington, MN12.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
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Apple Valley, MN19.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Mala Strana Care & Rehabilitation Center
New Prague, MN20.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center
Burnsville, MN21.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Augustana Care Hastings Health and Rehabilitation
Hastings, MN24.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $21,645
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Three Links Care Center
Northfield, MN · Current facility
—4/53/55/5$12,649
The Emeralds at Faribault LLC
Faribault, MN
12.4 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Trinity Care Center
Farmington, MN
12.8 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center
Apple Valley, MN
19.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Mala Strana Care & Rehabilitation Center
New Prague, MN
20.9 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center
Burnsville, MN
21.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Augustana Care Hastings Health and Rehabilitation
Hastings, MN
24.2 mi4/52/55/5$21,645

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Three Links Care Center?▾
Three Links Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Three Links Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Three Links Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Three Links Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Three Links Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 31, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,649.
What are the staffing levels at Three Links Care Center?▾
Three Links Care Center provides 4.16 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours, 0.58 LPN hours, and 2.58 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.8%.
How many beds does Three Links Care Center have?▾
Three Links Care Center has 92 certified beds with an average of 78.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Three Links Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Three Links Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Three Links Care Center has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of St. Francis Health Services

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