Central Todd County Care Center
406 East Highway 71, Clarissa, MN 56440 · (218) 756-3636
Non profit - Corporation · 45 certified beds
Central Todd County Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 2 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 18, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 18, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 18, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 18, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 18, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 29, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 29, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 29, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.56 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.77 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.98 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.8% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 39.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Cura of Long Prairie Long Prairie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lakewood Health System Staples · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Aicota Health Care Center Aitkin · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Aitkin Health Services Aitkin · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Woodland Brainerd · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Central Todd County Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.