Traverse Care Center
Nursing home · 303 7TH STREET SOUTH, Wheaton, MN 56296 · Traverse County
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Non Profit Limited Liability Company
- Capacity
- 35
- State license
- 424059
- Medicare CCN
- 245638
- Licensed entity
- MINNEWASKA COMMUNITY HOMECARE LLC
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Phone
- (320) 563-8124
- Nurse staffing
- 4.10 hours per resident per day
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 4★ · Staffing 5★ · Quality 5★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Inspection findings
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Jan 14, 2026 Health · 7 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 Feb 3, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Feb 11, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0754 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected Feb 6, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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May 29, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0635 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected Jun 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Oct 30, 2024 Health · 9 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Nov 13, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Nov 1, 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 Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Nov 6, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Nov 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Nov 11, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Nov 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Nov 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Nov 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Jul 24, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
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Severity not stated
H55855860C 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
H55855947C 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
H55855948C 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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Jul 17, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H55853340C 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
H55853362C 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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Oct 19, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H55854899C 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 18, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H55853279C 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
H55853414C 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 26, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5585023C 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 26, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5585020C 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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Mar 24, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5585015C 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
H5585016C 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 5, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5585014C 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)
- ANDERSON, FAITH — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/27/2019
- ASLAGSON, KAYO — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/25/2007
- EHRENBERG, MICHELLE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2019
- EHRENBERG, MICHELLE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2019
- GALLAGHER, STANLEY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2024
- GALLAGHER, STANLEY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/20/2025
- HENDRICKSON, ROBERT — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/26/2012
- KNOLL, CHRISTOPHER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/14/2014
- KNOLL, CHRISTOPHER — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/14/2014
- PRAUSE, BRUCE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/27/2022
- RANUM, ROBERT — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/31/2021
- REESE, ALICE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/24/2013
- SLETTEN, MELODY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/24/2021
- STARK, STANLEY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/28/2016
- MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOME — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/02/2019
- MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOME — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 08/02/2019
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.