Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-31 · Fire 2025-07-31
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Northfield, MN
Three Links Care Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $12,649 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN
(507) 664-8800
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
92
Certified beds
Average residents
74
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
St. Francis Health Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.11
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.67
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.63
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.79
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
37%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.7
1.1 pts better
|
1.9
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
2.0
1.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.8% |
97.3%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 8.3% |
3.9%
4.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.3% |
4.3%
2 pts better
|
11.4%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.1% |
4.1%
1 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.0% |
12.4%
5.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.1% |
17.5%
10.4 pts better
|
16.7%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 29.4% |
22.5%
6.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
13.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.7% |
18.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.5% |
2.3%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.0% |
2.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.4% |
24.8%
2.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% |
5.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.0% |
88.6%
8.4 pts better
|
81.7%
15.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.8% |
14.0%
3.2 pts better
|
12.0%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.4% |
1.9%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.6% |
82.7%
11.9 pts better
|
79.7%
14.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.8% |
23.1%
2.3 pts better
|
23.9%
3.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-23 · Fire 2024-05-23
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-17 · Fire 2023-08-17
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-09-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-09-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-09-11
C · Minimal harm
2025-07-31
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2025-09-11
C · Minimal harm
2025-07-31
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-09-11
C · Minimal harm
2025-07-31
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-09-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-06-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-06-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-09-19
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2024-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-31
B · Minimal harm
2024-05-23
F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-07-31
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-10-13
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$12,649
2023-08-17
Fine
Fine · fine $12,649
Fine
Ownership
Chambers, Mari
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Chambers, Mari
Corporate Officer · Individual
Dripps, Daniel
Corporate Director · Individual
Ehlers, Douglas
Corporate Director · Individual
Goodnough, Jennifer
Corporate Director · Individual
Gramm, Timothy
Corporate Director · Individual
Letendre, Paul
Corporate Director · Individual
Letich, Elizabeth
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Luetmer, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Mittal, Vikas
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Nelson, Patrick
Corporate Director · Individual
Peterson-Devries, Camilla
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Peterson-Devries, Camilla
Corporate Officer · Individual
Raw, Carol
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Raw, Carol
Corporate Director · Individual
Raw, Carol
Corporate Officer · Individual
Relcosky, Joan
Corporate Director · Individual
Rentz, Paul
Corporate Director · Individual
Schneider, Todd
Corporate Director · Individual
Seales, Jennifer
Corporate Director · Individual
Sperr, Tamela
Corporate Director · Individual
Wagner, Sherry
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Wiese, Lorraine
Corporate Director · Individual
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