Pioneer Care Center
Nursing home · 1131 SOUTH MABELLE AVENUE, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · Otter Tail County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
- Capacity
- 105
- State license
- 424936
- Medicare CCN
- 245463
- Licensed entity
- PIONEER HOME INCORPORATED
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (218) 998-1500
- Nurse staffing
- 4.55 hours per resident per day; 32.7% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 4★ · Staffing 5★ · Quality 4★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Inspection findings
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Jun 3, 2026 Fire Safety · 7 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Jun 23, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jun 23, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Jun 24, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Jun 23, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected Jun 24, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Aug 3, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Jun 23, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Aug 6, 2025 Health · 8 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected Sep 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0604 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected Sep 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Sep 8, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide 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.
Corrected Sep 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Sep 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0761 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.
Corrected Sep 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Sep 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Nov 13, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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May 28, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54634509C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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May 27, 2025 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Jun 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected Jun 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jun 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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May 16, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jun 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jul 24, 2024 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected Aug 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0676 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected Aug 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Aug 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Aug 30, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Jan 19, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54638702C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 9, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Jan 30, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Sep 13, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Aug 31, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5463054C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5463055C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Aug 24, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5463043C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5463044C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Apr 2, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5463040C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- ACKERSON, JEFF — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2018
- ACKERSON, JEFF — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2018
- BRENNA, LOWELL — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2021
- BRENNA, LOWELL — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2021
- BUSHINGER, BRAD — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/02/1996
- DEMUTH, SUZANNE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2020
- DEMUTH, SUZANNE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2020
- ELLIG, JOE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2020
- ELLIG, JOE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2020
- FREEMAN, JANET — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2019
- FREEMAN, JANET — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2019
- HOCUM, APRIL — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2025
- HUNTER, KATIE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/24/2012
- JOHNSON, KARI — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2025
- JOHNSON, KARI — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2025
- JOHNSON, NATHAN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/03/2009
- JOHNSON, NATHAN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/03/2009
- JOHNSON, NATHAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/03/2009
- JOHNSON, NATHAN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/03/2009
- LACEY, TYLER — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2024
- LACEY, TYLER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2024
- LEE, LINDA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/22/1982
- LEE, LINDA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/22/1982
- MELLUM, KAREN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2025
- MELLUM, KAREN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2025
- MONKE, DEAN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2020
- MONKE, DEAN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2020
- NELSON, LORI — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/07/2023
- NELSON, LORI — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/07/2023
- NOWACKI, JULIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/08/2024
- NOWACKI, JULIA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/08/2024
- PEDERSON, ELIZABETH — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/17/2021
- SCHMIDT, HOLLY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/02/2018
- SETHRE, JOHN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/02/2020
- SETHRE, JOHN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/02/2020
- SILLERUD, BRANDI — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2018
- SILLERUD, BRANDI — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2018
- WALZ, CATHERINE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/06/2023
- WATKINS, SARA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/02/2009
- WATKINS, SARA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/02/2009
- AEGIS THERAPIES, INC. — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2021
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.