Thief River Care Center
CMS rates Thief River Care Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 40 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with $245,902 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Thief River Care Center
Thief River Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. It is licensed for 70 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).
It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Thief River Falls and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of St. Francis Health Services, a group of 14 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Thief River Care Center 40 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $245,902 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0677 3 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-0609 3 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- K-0712 2 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-0761 2 inspections. To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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Who to contact in Minnesota
- Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
- File a complaint: 800-369-7994
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- North Valley Health Center, about 28 miles.
- Riverview Hospital, about 31 miles.
- Essentia Health Fosston, about 42 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- North Star Manor, Warren, about 28 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, about 30 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Mcintosh Senior Living, Mcintosh, about 35 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Karlstad Healthcare Center, Karlstad, about 36 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.