Clarkfield Care Center
Nursing Home · Clarkfield, MN
CMS certification number245551
Contact & location
805 Fifth Street, Box 458Clarkfield, MN 56223
Yellow Medcine County
- Phone
- (320) 669-7561
- ZIP code
- 56223 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 30
- Residents per day
- 28.5 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1991
- 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
- 4.01 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.54 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.54 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.68 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.6 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 62.5 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 8, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 8 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-08 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2025-03-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-12 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2024-05-15 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-15 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. F0944 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkfield Care Center (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Knoll, Christopher (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehrenberg, Michelle (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehrenberg, Michelle (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Minnewaska Lutheran Home (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehrenberg, Michelle (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Clarkfield Care Center?
Clarkfield Care Center has a 4-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 Clarkfield Care Center have?
It has 30 certified beds and cares for about 29 residents per day.
Has Clarkfield Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Clarkfield Care Center?
(320) 669-7561. The facility is located at 805 Fifth Street, Box 458, Clarkfield, MN 56223.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.