THIEF RIVER CARE CENTER

Pennington · MN · Non profit - Corporation · ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES chain · 70 certified beds · CCN 245252 · PENNINGTON HEALTH SERVICES


THIEF RIVER CARE CENTER operates 70 certified beds in THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1982-07-01. It averages 66.6 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at THIEF RIVER CARE CENTER?

CMS lists 29 health-inspection deficiencies for THIEF RIVER CARE CENTER, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-01.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-01F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E
2026-04-01F0677, F0686, F0689, F0693Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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.D
2025-12-30F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2025-01-16F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-01-16F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2025-01-16F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E
2025-01-16F0558, F0657, F0677, F0684, F0686Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2024-05-02F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2024-04-19F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2024-04-19F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-04-12F0609, F0610Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2024-01-03F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-01-03F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2023-11-01F0578Honor 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.J
2023-11-01F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-11-01F0623, F0677Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2023-08-30F0684, F0689, F0690Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D

Why was THIEF RIVER CARE CENTER fined 5 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-12-30Fine$26,685
2025-01-16Fine$124,800
2024-04-12Fine$19,800
2024-01-03Fine$65,302
2023-11-01Fine$9,315

Has THIEF RIVER CARE CENTER had payment denied by Medicare more than once?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-02-1923
2023-11-292

How is THIEF RIVER CARE CENTER staffed relative to the MN average?

MeasureThis facilityMN average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.708644.19318
Total nursing staff turnover (%)40.942.2
Average number of residents per day66.660.3

Who owns THIEF RIVER CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?

THIEF RIVER CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name PENNINGTON HEALTH SERVICES and belongs to the ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYDRIPPS, DANIEL, EHLERS, DOUGLAS, GOODNOUGH, JENNIFER, GRAMM, TIMOTHY, LAIR, MICHAEL, LIENEMANN, STEVEN, LUETMER, JOHN, NELSON, PATRICK, RENTZ, LAURA, RENTZ, PAUL, SCHNEIDER, TODD, WIESE, LORRAINEsince 01/01/2016
CORPORATE DIRECTORBACH, CURTIS, DRIPPS, DANIEL, EHLERS, DOUGLAS, GOODNOUGH, JENNIFER, GRAMM, TIMOTHY, LAIR, MICHAEL, LIENEMANN, STEVEN, LUETMER, JOHN, NELSON, PATRICK, PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMI, RAW, CAROL, RENTZ, LAURA, RENTZ, PAUL, SCHNEIDER, TODD, THOMPSON, RENEE, WIESE, LORRAINEsince 01/01/2020
CORPORATE OFFICERBACH, CURTIS, PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMI, RAW, CAROLsince 05/08/2022
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLBIG STONE THERAPIES, INC, EIDE BAILLY LLP, ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INC, ANDERSON, MARDY, BACH, CURTIS, BAKKE, CHRISTINE, CASPERS, MEGAN, CASTILLON, ADINA, DRIPPS, DANIEL, EHLERS, DOUGLAS, GOODNOUGH, JENNIFER, GRAMM, TIMOTHY, HANNEKEN, MICHELLE, HEJHAL, ROXANNE, HOFFNER, ERICA, HOFMANN, REED, HUSETH, KENDRA, LAIR, MICHAEL, LIENEMANN, STEVEN, LUETMER, JOHN, MARLOW, JINA, MCCARTY, DENISE, NELSON, MADISON, NELSON, PATRICK, PATEL, SANJAY, PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMI, RAW, CAROL, RENTZ, LAURA, RENTZ, MARK, RENTZ, PAUL, RYAN, BEN, SANDEN, CINDY, SCHNEIDER, TODD, STOCK, KELSEY, THOMPSON, RENEE, TOMOSON, APRIL, WALKER, AMY, WIESE, LORRAINE, WILKEN, JOAN, WINTER, ANTHONYsince 01/01/2016
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFRAW, CAROLsince 04/08/2026
ADP OF THE SNFBIG STONE THERAPIES, INC, EIDE BAILLY LLP, ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INC, ANDERSON, MARDY, BACH, CURTIS, BAKKE, CHRISTINE, CASPERS, MEGAN, CASTILLON, ADINA, DRIPPS, DANIEL, EHLERS, DOUGLAS, GOODNOUGH, JENNIFER, GRAMM, TIMOTHY, HANNEKEN, MICHELLE, HEJHAL, ROXANNE, HOFFNER, ERICA, HOFMANN, REED, HUSETH, KENDRA, KRIEL, TRACY, LAIR, MICHAEL, LIENEMANN, STEVEN, LUETMER, JOHN, MARLOW, JINA, MCCARTY, DENISE, NELSON, MADISON, NELSON, PATRICK, PATEL, SANJAY, PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMI, RAW, CAROL, RENTZ, LAURA, RENTZ, MARK, RENTZ, PAUL, RYAN, BEN, SANDEN, CINDY, SCHNEIDER, TODD, STOCK, KELSEY, THOMPSON, LORI, THOMPSON, RENEE, TOMOSON, APRIL, WALKER, AMY, WIESE, LORRAINE, WILKEN, JOAN, WINTER, ANTHONYsince 01/01/2016

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