Clarkfield Care Center
Clarkfield, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245551) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 669-7561 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clarkfield Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Clarkfield Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.6 percent.
Clarkfield Care Center has no federal fines on record and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials reported. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Status listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Clarkfield Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Clarkfield, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. The facility is certified for 30 beds and reports an average of 28.5 residents, indicating a small, community-scale operation. It is organized as a non-profit (other) entity and has been certified since January 1, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Clarkfield Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.01, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show 0 federal fines on record and $0.00 in total fines. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation is indicated in the available data for Clarkfield Care Center. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the facility's current record directly on Care Compare and to contact the facility for details not covered by CMS data, such as availability, specific services, and tour scheduling.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clarkfield Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Clarkfield Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports about 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 48.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Clarkfield Care Center is certified for 30 beds and reports an average of 28.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit (other) entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Clarkfield Care Center scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3206697561 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3206697561 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245551?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.