Nursing home

Three Links Care Center

815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN, 55057

CMS ownership records associate this facility with St. Francis Health Services · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Three Links Care Center, with 16 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $12,649 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
92
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Rice Co. avg 2Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Rice Co. avg: 2. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

16
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32023
82024
52025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $12,649 total · Aug 17, 2023
  1. Aug 17, 2023$12,649

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)6.82%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.93%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)6.75%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Mittal, VikasCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Wagner, SherryW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Dripps, DanielCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ehlers, DouglasCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Goodnough, JenniferCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Gramm, TomothyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Letendre, PaulCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Luetmer, JohnCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Nelson, PatrickCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Raw, CarolCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Relcosky, JoanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Rentz, PaulCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schneider, ToddCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Seales, JenniferCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Sperr, TamelaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wiese, LorraineCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Chambers, MariCORPORATE OFFICER
Peterson-Devries, CamillaCORPORATE OFFICER
Raw, CarolCORPORATE OFFICER
Chambers, MariOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Letich, ElizabethOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Peterson-Devries, CamillaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Raw, CarolOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Rice County.

815 Forest Avenue, Northfield
Rice County · MN · 55057
92 certified beds44.4570, -93.1710

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Three Links Care Center's CMS rating?

Three Links Care Center has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Three Links Care Center located?

Three Links Care Center is located at 815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN, 55057 in Rice County, and CMS lists 92 certified beds.

Does Three Links Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $12,649 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Three Links Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Three Links Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Three Links Care Center's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2 across 2 facilities in Rice County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Three Links Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Three Links Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245450
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
92
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 16 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Sep 19, 20250689JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceSep 12, 2025
Jul 31, 20250561DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2025
Jul 31, 20250641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 23, 2025
Jul 31, 20250677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 23, 2025
Jul 31, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 23, 2025
May 23, 20240554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2024
May 23, 20240561DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2024
May 23, 20240568BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2024
May 23, 20240569DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2024
May 23, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2024
May 23, 20240688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2024
May 23, 20240790DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2024
May 23, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2024
Oct 13, 20230689JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceOct 3, 2023
Aug 17, 20230692DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 29, 2023
Aug 17, 20230812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 29, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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