• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)
• Has 44 certified beds with an average of 31.4 residents per day (71% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Jan 14, 2026)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.74 hours per resident per day
Traverse Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wheaton, Minnesota with 44 certified beds. It has been operating since 2024. The facility scored at average compared to Minnesota facilities.
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 |
| 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 |