Traverse Care Center
303 Seventh Street South · Wheaton, MN · 56296 · 3205638124
44 certified beds Non profit - Church related
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245638 · certified since November 13, 2024. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.