Three Links Care Center
815 Forest Avenue · Northfield, MN · 55057 · 5076648800
92 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: St. Francis Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: immediate-jeopardy citation in the current inspection cycle. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.10 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,649 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
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 July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 23, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2023 | Fine | $12,649 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245450 · certified since September 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.