Pioneer Care Center
1131 South Mabelle Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · (218) 998-1500
Non profit - Corporation · 105 certified beds
Pioneer Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 0 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 June 3, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 27, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 27, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 27, 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.May 16, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.January 9, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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 | 4.55 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.04 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.40 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.10 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.7% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents per day | 91.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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