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Nursing Homes / Minnesota / Northfield / Three Links Care Center
Fonteum Care Compare · Nursing Home · CCN 245450

Three Links Care Center

815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, Minnesota 55057 · Rice County

View on Medicare.gov →All Northfield facilities →
Data source May 6, 2026·1 CCN 245450 · Medicare-certified nursing home·CMS Care Compare — NH Provider Info (4pq5-n9py)·Methodology →·Module overview →·Audit Pack →·CMS dataset →·NH deficiency study →

CMS star ratings

3★
Overall
out of 5
3★
Health Inspection
out of 5
4★
Staffing
out of 5
4★
Quality Measures
out of 5

Source: CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset (4pq5-n9py). Star ratings reflect CMS quarterly refresh cadence. View current ratings at Medicare.gov.

Facility identity

CCN
245450
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
County
Rice
Certified beds
92
Avg. daily residents
75.6
Last standard survey
July 31, 2025
RN hours / resident day
1.10
Total nurse hours / resident day
4.42
SFF status

Daily staffing — weekend coverage & contractor reliance

From the CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) daily nurse-staffing submission — direct-care RN + LPN + CNA hours per resident day. Weekend dips and contractor reliance are not captured by the CMS five-star staffing rating above.

Weekday nurse hrs / resident day (2025Q2)
4.29
Weekend nurse hrs / resident day
3.79
Contractor share of nurse hours
0%
Daily records observed
91

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal — Daily Nurse Staffing. Related Fonteum data: PBJ staffing hub · SNF ownership · OIG exclusions · source registry.

Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Home Provider Information·Snapshot: 2026-05-07·Method: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System; PBJ daily nurse staffing·ID: 4pq5-n9py

Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS overall star rating for Three Links Care Center?

Three Links Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5. This rating combines health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings per CMS Care Compare methodology.

Who owns Three Links Care Center?

Three Links Care Center is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" per the CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset. Ownership records are self-reported to CMS and updated periodically.

How many beds does Three Links Care Center have?

Three Links Care Center has 92 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds per CMS Care Compare data. Average daily resident census is 75.6.

What is the staffing rating at Three Links Care Center?

Three Links Care Center has a CMS staffing star rating of 4 / 5. Reported RN hours per resident day: 1.10. Total nurse hours per resident day: 4.42.

Is Three Links Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

Three Links Care Center is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program in the current snapshot.

When was Three Links Care Center last inspected?

The most recent standard health inspection on record for Three Links Care Center was July 31, 2025. For the most current inspection results, visit Medicare.gov.

Related research and data

All nursing homes in NorthfieldAll nursing homes in MinnesotaNursing homes overviewNH deficiency & harm rate studyNH penalties enforcement studyCare Compare methodology

Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Montecillo, MD, non-practicing medical reviewer. Content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice, endorsement, or recommendation. Star ratings and facility data are sourced from CMS Care Compare (4pq5-n9py) and reflect the most recently available public snapshot. View current status at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

External sources: CMS NH Provider Information (4pq5-n9py) · CMS NH Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw) · CMS NH Penalties (g6vv-u9sr) · Medicare.gov profile for CCN 245450 · CMS certification & compliance · HHS-OIG exclusions program. All data is US Government Works (public domain per 17 U.S.C. 105).

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Does Three Links Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

Three Links Care Center is classified as "Medicare and Medicaid" per the CMS Care Compare dataset. Contact the facility directly to confirm current enrollment and acceptance of new residents.