01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-14 | 1 | 2026-01-14 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-30 | 7 | 2024-10-30 | 3 |
CMS CCN 2456382026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Traverse Care Center
303 Seventh Street South · Wheaton, MN 56296 · Traverse County
Certified beds44CMS provider file
Recent citation rows17current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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
17 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-01-14 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-032026-01-14 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-312026-01-14 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-312026-01-14 · 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 · 2026-02-112026-01-14 · FIREK0712Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-312026-01-14 · FIREK0754Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-062026-01-14 · FIREK0923Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-312025-05-29 · HEALTHF0635Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-20 · complaint2024-10-30 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-132024-10-30 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-10-30 · 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 · 2024-10-312024-10-30 · 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 · 2024-11-062024-10-30 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-10-30 · 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 · 2024-11-112024-10-30 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-112024-10-30 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-052024-10-30 · FIREK0712Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-0603 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOMEOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 08/02/2019
- ANDERSON, FAITHIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/27/2019
- ASLAGSON, KAYOIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/25/2007
- GALLAGHER, STANLEYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
- HENDRICKSON, ROBERTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/26/2012
- PRAUSE, BRUCEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/27/2022
- RANUM, ROBERTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/31/2021
- REESE, ALICEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/24/2013
- SLETTEN, MELODYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/24/2021
- STARK, STANLEYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/28/2016
- MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOMEOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/02/2019
- EHRENBERG, MICHELLEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2019
- KNOLL, CHRISTOPHERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/14/2014
- EHRENBERG, MICHELLEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2019
- GALLAGHER, STANLEYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/20/2025
- KNOLL, CHRISTOPHERIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/14/2014
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 hours4.10per resident day
RN hours1.30per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.72per resident day
Staff turnover—%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Minnesota ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.