Thief River Care Center
Nursing Home · Thief River Falls, MN
CMS certification number245252
Contact & location
2001 Eastwood DriveThief River Falls, MN 56701
Pennington County
- Phone
- (218) 683-8100
- ZIP code
- 56701 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 70
- Residents per day
- 66.6 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Pennington Health Services
- Chain
- ST. Francis Health Services (14 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1982
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.71 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.90 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.31 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.36 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.9 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 1, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 29 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-05 |
| 2026-04-01 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-05 |
| 2026-04-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-05 |
| 2026-04-01 | Ensure 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-05 |
| 2025-12-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-12-18 |
| 2025-01-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-16 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-16 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-16 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2024-05-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-04-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-17 |
| 2024-04-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-04-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-01-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-20 |
| 2024-01-03 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-20 |
| 2023-11-01 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-11-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-11-01 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-11-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-08-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-08-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-08-30 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
7 penalties in the last three years, including $245,902 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | Fine | $26,685 |
| 2025-01-16 | Payment Denial | 23 days payment denial |
| 2025-01-16 | Fine | $124,800 |
| 2024-04-12 | Fine | $19,800 |
| 2024-01-03 | Fine | $65,302 |
| 2023-11-01 | Payment Denial | 2 days payment denial |
| 2023-11-01 | Fine | $9,315 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Mardy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bakke, Christine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Big Stone Therapies, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Caspers, Megan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castillon, Adina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dripps, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehlers, Douglas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eide Bailly LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gramm, Timothy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanneken, Michelle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hejhal, Roxanne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoffner, Erica (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hofmann, Reed (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huseth, Kendra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kriel, Tracy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lair, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lienemann, Steven (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luetmer, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marlow, Jina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCarty, Denise (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Madison (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Patrick (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patel, Sanjay (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Laura (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Paul (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Ben (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanden, Cindy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schneider, Todd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST. Francis Health Services of Morris, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stock, Kelsey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Lori (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Renee (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tomoson, April (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walker, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wiese, Lorraine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilken, Joan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winter, Anthony (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dripps, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehlers, Douglas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gramm, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lair, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lienemann, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luetmer, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Patrick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Laura (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schneider, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Renee (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wiese, Lorraine (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Thief River Care Center?
Thief River Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Thief River Care Center have?
It has 70 certified beds and cares for about 67 residents per day.
Has Thief River Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 7 penalties totaling $245,902 in the last three years.
Who owns Thief River Care Center?
It is part of ST. Francis Health Services and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Thief River Care Center?
(218) 683-8100. The facility is located at 2001 Eastwood Drive, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.