CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Traverse Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wheaton, Minnesota with 44 certified beds. It has been operating since 2024. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOME | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Aug 2, 2019 |
| ANDERSON, FAITH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 27, 2019 |
| ASLAGSON, KAYO | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 25, 2007 |
| GALLAGHER, STANLEY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| HENDRICKSON, ROBERT | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 26, 2012 |
| PRAUSE, BRUCE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 27, 2022 |
| RANUM, ROBERT | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 31, 2021 |
| REESE, ALICE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 24, 2013 |
| SLETTEN, MELODY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 24, 2021 |
| STARK, STANLEY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 28, 2016 |
| MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOME | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 2, 2019 |
| EHRENBERG, MICHELLE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| KNOLL, CHRISTOPHER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 14, 2014 |
| EHRENBERG, MICHELLE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| GALLAGHER, STANLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 20, 2025 |
| KNOLL, CHRISTOPHER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 14, 2014 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Traverse Care Center and nearby alternatives.
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