Pioneer Care Center
1131 SOUTH MABELLE AVENUE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 · CCN 245463
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 105
- Avg residents/day
- 89.1
- Phone
- 2189981500
Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Minnesota avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-06 | 11 | 8.1 | 9.5 | +2.9 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-24 | 3 | 7.8 | 9.8 | -4.8 better |
| 3 | 2023-09-13 | 8 | 7.4 | 9.3 | +0.6 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.52 | 37.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.97 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.65 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (22)
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-09-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-05-27 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-05-27 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-05-27 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-05-16 · Health · corrected 2025-06-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-01-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-09-13 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON, NATHAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-05-05 |
| JOHNSON, NATHAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2009-11-03 |
| DEMUTH, SUZANNE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-04-01 |
| DENZEL, BONNIE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-04-01 |
| ELLIG, JOE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-04-01 |
| FREEMAN, JANET | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-04-01 |
| MONKE, DEAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-04-01 |
| SETHRE, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-04-02 |
| TOLLERSON, BRAD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-04-02 |
| UNDERWOOD, MARGARET | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-04-01 |
| COOK, NICKI | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2022-05-25 |
| JOHNSON, NATHAN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2009-11-03 |
| KACER, CINDY | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2009-11-26 |
| WATKINS, SARA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2015-01-01 |
Other facilities in FERGUS FALLS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS | ★★★★☆ | 85 |
| LB BROEN HOME | ★★★☆☆ | 74 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.