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Three Links Care Center

Nursing HomeNorthfield, MNCMS 245450
36 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
92

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
75.6

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
36

*CMS

Inspections on file
8

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-09-19

*CMS

Citations

36 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0741Generalno actual harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0346Generalno actual harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  • 0561Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0374Generalpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0354Generalno actual harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0561Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0568Generalno actual harm

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

  • 0569Generalpotential for harm

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0790Generalpotential for harm

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0222Generalpotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0225Generalpotential for harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0211Generalpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0374Generalpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0692Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0355Generalpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Three Links Care Center?
Three Links Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Northfield, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245450.
What is the CMS rating for Three Links Care Center?
Three Links Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Three Links Care Center have?
Three Links Care Center is certified for 92 beds. It serves an average of 75.6 residents per day.
How many citations does Three Links Care Center have?
Three Links Care Center has 36 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Three Links Care Center last inspected?
Three Links Care Center was last inspected on September 19, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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