Trinity Care Center
Farmington, Minnesota · CCN 245250
17 surveys since 2012. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2018.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 40
- Surveys
- 17
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 90
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES
- County
- Dakota
- Medicare-certified since
- 1982
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 52 not-for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Minnesota.
Last survey on record
Apr 30, 2026
193 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 5.11 | 4.39 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.98 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 19.8% | 37.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G214.3% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D964.3% | E321.4% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5801×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F6401×
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- F6561×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Trinity Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Dec 9, 2025
Based on document review and interviews, the facility failed to provide safe transfers for 1 of 3 residents (R1) who required the use of a stand lift for transfers. This resulted in actual harm when a nursing assistant failed to use the right size sling, apply the waist buckle, and a loop on the sling came off of the stand. The resident fell, hit her head and sustained a mild concussion with stitches. The facility implemented corrective action prior to the investigation, so the deficiency was issued at Past Noncompliance. Findings include: R1's face sheet dated 12/8/25 indicated R1 had diagnoses of multiple sclerosis, age related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture, and depression. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 11, 2024
Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to implement care planned fall precautions for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for fall safety. This resulted in harm when R1 fell out of bed and sustained a fractured humerus and tibia. The facility implemented corrective action prior to the investigation, so the deficiency was issued at past noncompliance. Findings include: R1's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicated R1 was moderately cognitively impaired, and was dependent on staff for activities of daily living (ADLs) and transfers. R1's Face Sheet dated 7/11/24, indicated R1 had diagnoses of muscle weakness, heart failure and chronic respiratory failure. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jul 24, 2024
Based on observation and interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were securely stored safely in 2 of 6 medication carts observed. Findings include: During observation and interview on 7/22/24 at 1:37 p.m., an unattended and unlocked medication cart was observed outside a nursing station of the long-term care unit named, The Cottages. The unattended and unlocked medication cart was adjacent to the courtyard/dining room with several residents present. Registered nurse (RN)-A verified the medication cart was unlocked and stated, I am responsible for the unlocked medication cart. RN-A stated unattended medication carts should always be locked to protect medications from unauthorized staff, residents, and visitors. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jul 24, 2024
Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) practices were implemented by staff during a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in one unit (Chateau Unit) of the facility. Findings include: Review of CDC guidance updated, 3/14/24 , Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic indicated when a facility is in COVID-19 outbreak status Source control is recommended more broadly as described in CDC ' s Core IPC Practices in the following circumstances: By those residing or working on a unit or area of the facility experiencing a SARS-CoV-2 or other outbreak of respiratory… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF883Jul 24, 2024
Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure that recommended pneumococcal vaccinations, as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), were offered and/or provided to reduce the risk of severe disease for 5 of 5 residents (R6, R8, R19, R45, R48) reviewed for immunizations. Findings include: A CDC Pneumococcal Vaccine Timing for Adults chart dated 3/15/2023, identified various tables when each (or all) of the pneumococcal vaccinations should be obtained for adults [AGE] years and older. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 40 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 30, 2026Standard3 findings
- Dec 9, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- May 14, 2025Standard2 findings
- Jul 24, 2024Standard7 findings
- Jul 11, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Aug 24, 2023Standard5 findings
- Apr 28, 2022Standard3 findings
- Aug 17, 2020Infection control1 finding
Show the 9 earlier surveys
- Feb 11, 2020Complaint2 findings
- Oct 17, 2019Standard and complaint1 finding
- Dec 19, 2018Standard4 findings
- Dec 6, 2018Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Nov 16, 2017Standard2 findings
- Dec 22, 2016Standard1 finding
- Oct 29, 2015Standard2 findings
- Dec 11, 2014Standard1 finding
- Nov 15, 2012—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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