01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-04-01 | 6 | 2026-04-01 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-01-16 | 9 | 2025-01-16 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-11-01 | 14 | 2023-11-01 | 0 |
CMS CCN 2452522026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Thief River Care Center
2001 Eastwood Drive · Thief River Falls, MN 56701 · Pennington County
Certified beds70CMS provider file
Recent citation rows43current CMS citation release
Penalty rows7current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
43 rows in the current release
5 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 4 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-04-01 · HEALTHF0641Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-062026-04-01 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-052026-04-01 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-052026-04-01 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-05 · complaint2026-04-01 · HEALTHF0693Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-052026-04-01 · FIREK0271Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-052026-04-01 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-102026-04-01 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-012026-04-01 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-052026-04-01 · FIREK0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-052026-04-01 · FIREK0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-232025-12-30 · HEALTHF0689Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-12-18 · complaint2025-01-16 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-192025-01-16 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-142025-01-16 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-192025-01-16 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-192025-01-16 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-192025-01-16 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-19 · complaint2025-01-16 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-192025-01-16 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-192025-01-16 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-142025-01-16 · FIREK0163Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-192025-01-16 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-192025-01-16 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-1903 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | Fine | $26,685 | 0 |
| 2025-01-16 | Fine | $124,800 | 0 |
| 2025-01-16 | Payment Denial | $0 | 23 |
| 2024-04-12 | Fine | $19,800 | 0 |
| 2024-01-03 | Fine | $65,302 | 0 |
| 2023-11-01 | Fine | $9,315 | 0 |
| 2023-11-01 | Payment Denial | $0 | 2 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- DRIPPS, DANIELIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2016
- EHLERS, DOUGLASIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- GRAMM, TIMOTHYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- LAIR, MICHAELIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- LIENEMANN, STEVENIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- LUETMER, JOHNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- NELSON, PATRICKIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
- RENTZ, LAURAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
- RENTZ, PAULIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- SCHNEIDER, TODDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2013
- WIESE, LORRAINEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/25/2017
- BACH, CURTISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/28/2024
- DRIPPS, DANIELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/21/2006
- EHLERS, DOUGLASIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- GRAMM, TIMOTHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- LAIR, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.71per resident day
RN hours0.90per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.36per resident day
Staff turnover40.9%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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