Thief River Care Center
Thief River Falls, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245252) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 5 totaling $245,902 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (218) 683-8100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Thief River Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Minnesota's state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Thief River Care Center reports 3.70864 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90093 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Thief River Care Center has 5 federal fines on record totaling $245,902.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Thief River Care Center is a non-profit nursing home in Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1982. It maintains 70 certified beds with an average of 66.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing totals 3.70864 hours per resident per day, including 0.90093 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $245,902.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details behind these penalties.
Thief River Care Center is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.70864 hours per resident per day, including 0.90093 RN hours, with staff turnover at 40.9%. CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $245,902.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed and no Special Focus status is recorded for this facility in the given data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 70 certified beds with an average of 66.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (1/5 here), staffing (5/5), quality measures (2/5), and an overall composite (2/5) combining these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2186838100 or check the Medicare Care Compare page to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 2186838100 for that information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245252?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.