Three Links Care Center
Northfield, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245450) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (507) 664-8800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Three Links Care Center holds a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Three Links Care Center provides 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 1 hour of RN care, and carries a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
Three Links Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility.
About this facility
Three Links Care Center is a non-profit nursing home in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota, certified for 92 beds with an average of 78.3 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since September 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, Three Links Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.998 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data provided.
Three Links Care Center is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star rating. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Three Links Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.998 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating and 38.8% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is recorded for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 92 beds with an average daily population of 78.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Three Links Care Center is a non-profit corporation and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Three Links scores 4, 3, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5076648800 or 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 5076648800 to arrange a visit and check current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245450?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.