NursingHomes.us
StatesRankingsCompare

Browse

  • All States
  • Rankings
  • Compare

Resources

  • About Us
  • Data Sources
  • Contact

About

  • About Us
  • Data Sources
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Data from CMS, Census Bureau & CareScout. Not affiliated with the U.S. government.

© 2026 NursingHomes.us. All data from CMS.gov.
HomeMinnesotaThree Links Care Center

Three Links Care Center

815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN 550575076648800
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
92
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,649

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 92 certified beds with an average of 73.5 residents per day (80% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Jul 31, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $12,649 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.41 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 38.5%

• Part of the St. Francis Health Services chain (14 facilities)

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. The facility scored above average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
73.5
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
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
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
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
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 17, 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
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 Aide2.63 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.11 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.41 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.5%
RN Turnover
36.8%
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 (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHAMBERS, MARIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
LETICH, ELIZABETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMILLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 11, 2023
RAW, CAROLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
DRIPPS, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
EHLERS, DOUGLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
GRAMM, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
LETENDRE, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
LUETMER, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
NELSON, PATRICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
RELCOSKY, JOANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
RENTZ, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
SCHNEIDER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
SEALES, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
SPERR, TAMELACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
WIESE, LORRAINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
CHAMBERS, MARICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMILLACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
MITTAL, VIKASCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
WAGNER, SHERRYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023

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.
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 facility has been fined a total of $12,649 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Three Links Care Center?▾
Three Links Care Center provides 4.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours, 0.67 LPN hours, and 2.63 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.5%.
How many beds does Three Links Care Center have?▾
Three Links Care Center has 92 certified beds with an average of 73.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain.

Part of St. Francis Health Services

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →