Pioneer Care Center
Nursing Home · Fergus Falls, MN
CMS certification number245463
Contact & location
1131 South Mabelle AvenueFergus Falls, MN 56537
Otter Tail County
- Phone
- (218) 998-1500
- ZIP code
- 56537 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 105
- Residents per day
- 91.2 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Pioneer Home Incorporated
- Medicare certified since
- April 11, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both 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
- 4.55 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.04 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.40 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.10 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.13 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.7 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 21.1 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 3, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-08 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-05-27 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-07 |
| 2024-07-24 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-07-24 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-07-24 | 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 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-01-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-30 |
| 2023-09-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-05 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Aegis Therapies, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Nathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lacey, Tyler (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee, Linda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Lori (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nowacki, Julia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watkins, Sara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerson, Jeff (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Nathan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brenna, Lowell (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Demuth, Suzanne (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ellig, Joe (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freeman, Janet (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Kari (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mellum, Karen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Monke, Dean (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Lori (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sethre, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sillerud, Brandi (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerson, Jeff (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brenna, Lowell (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Demuth, Suzanne (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ellig, Joe (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freeman, Janet (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Kari (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Nathan (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mellum, Karen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Monke, Dean (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sethre, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sillerud, Brandi (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bushinger, Brad (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hocum, April (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunter, Katie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Nathan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lacey, Tyler (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee, Linda (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nowacki, Julia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pederson, Elizabeth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmidt, Holly (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walz, Catherine (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watkins, Sara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Pioneer Care Center?
Pioneer Care Center has a 5-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 Pioneer Care Center have?
It has 105 certified beds and cares for about 91 residents per day.
Has Pioneer Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Pioneer Care Center?
(218) 998-1500. The facility is located at 1131 South Mabelle Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.