Nursing home

Traverse Care Center

303 Seventh Street South, Wheaton, MN, 56296

Ownership type: Non profit - Church related.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Traverse Care Center, with 8 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
44
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.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection4 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 4
15
Traverse Co. avg 3.5Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Traverse Co. avg: 3.5. 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.

8
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
62024
12025
12026
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.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

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)15.48%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.14%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0%

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.

Ownership

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
Minnewaska Lutheran Home5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Anderson, FaithMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Aslagson, KayoMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Gallagher, StanleyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Hendrickson, RobertMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Prause, BruceMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Ranum, RobertMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Reese, AliceMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Sletten, MelodyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Stark, StanleyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Minnewaska Lutheran HomeOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ehrenberg, MichelleOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Knoll, ChristopherOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ehrenberg, MichelleADP OF THE SNF
Gallagher, StanleyADP OF THE SNF
Knoll, ChristopherADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Traverse County.

303 Seventh Street South, Wheaton
Traverse County · MN · 56296
44 certified beds45.8023, -96.4930

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Traverse Care Center's CMS rating?

Traverse Care Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 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 Traverse Care Center located?

Traverse Care Center is located at 303 Seventh Street South, Wheaton, MN, 56296 in Traverse County, and CMS lists 44 certified beds.

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

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Traverse Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

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

Traverse Care Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 2 facilities in Traverse 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 Traverse Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Traverse 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)
245638
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Certified beds
44
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 8 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 14, 20260554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 3, 2026
May 29, 20250635DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 20, 2025
Oct 30, 20240609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 13, 2024
Oct 30, 20240658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Oct 30, 20240686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 31, 2024
Oct 30, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 6, 2024
Oct 30, 20240761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Oct 30, 20240880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 11, 2024

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

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.