Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN has a 3-star overall rating, with stronger staffing and quality scores at 4 stars and a 3-star health inspection rating. It reports 4.42 nurse hours per resident day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: September 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4214.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.10
Licensed practical nurses
0.65
Nurse aides
2.67
Weekend nursing
3.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
5.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
27.2%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.8%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
94.6%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,649 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 17, 2023
$12,649
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES · 14 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
75.6 residents on an average day (82% of 92 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 38 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.