Assisted Living · Thief River Falls, MN
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Thief River Care Center
2001 Eastwood Drive · Thief River Falls, MN 56701 · 70 certified beds
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About Thief River Care Center
Thief River Care Center is a nursing home in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Its capacity is 70 beds, above the Minnesota median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of St. Francis Health Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 29 citations, the most recent on April 1, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.37 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Thief River Falls. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (29)
Records from August 2023 to April 2026.
April 1, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2026.
April 1, 2026
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2026.
April 1, 2026
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2026.
April 1, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2026.
April 1, 2026
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2026.
December 30, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected December 18, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 19, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2025.
May 2, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2024.
April 19, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 15, 2024.
April 19, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2024.
April 12, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 12, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $219,217
December 30, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,685 against this nursing home on December 30, 2025.
January 16, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 19, 2025, lasting 23 days (triggered by inspection on January 16, 2025).
January 16, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $124,800 against this nursing home on January 16, 2025.
April 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $19,800 against this nursing home on April 12, 2024.
January 3, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $65,302 against this nursing home on January 3, 2024.
November 1, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 29, 2023, lasting 2 days (triggered by inspection on November 1, 2023).
November 1, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,315 against this nursing home on November 1, 2023.
Staffing
4.37 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.60 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of St. Francis Health Services, a chain of 14 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 4.6 for staffing, 3.0 for quality measures.
- Parent company: St. Francis Health Services of Morris, INC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Minnesota.
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