Traverse Care Center
Nursing Home · Wheaton, MN
CMS certification number245638
Contact & location
303 Seventh Street SouthWheaton, MN 56296
Traverse County
- Phone
- (320) 563-8124
- ZIP code
- 56296 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 44
- Residents per day
- 26.1 (59% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Minnewaska Community Homecare LLC
- Medicare certified since
- November 13, 2024
- 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
- 4.10 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.30 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.14 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.65 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.72 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 14, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | 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 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-05-29 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2024-10-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-30 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-30 | 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 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-10-30 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-10-30 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Minnewaska Lutheran Home (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Ehrenberg, Michelle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gallagher, Stanley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knoll, Christopher (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Faith (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aslagson, Kayo (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gallagher, Stanley (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendrickson, Robert (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prause, Bruce (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ranum, Robert (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reese, Alice (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sletten, Melody (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stark, Stanley (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehrenberg, Michelle (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knoll, Christopher (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Minnewaska Lutheran Home (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Traverse Care Center?
Traverse 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 Traverse Care Center have?
It has 44 certified beds and cares for about 26 residents per day.
Has Traverse Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Traverse Care Center?
(320) 563-8124. The facility is located at 303 Seventh Street South, Wheaton, MN 56296.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.