Warroad Care Center
1401 Lake Street Northwest, Warroad, MN 56763
Warroad Care Center is a nursing home in Warroad, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (218) 386-1235
- Last standard health inspection
- December 18, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 49
- Residents per day, on average
- 47.2
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Warroad Care Center, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Minnesota average (47 vs 23).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 6, 2024 from $224,445 to $145,889.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
5 citations
Health inspection on December 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0883 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0346. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0346 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0354. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 4, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 13, 2024 from $16,028 to $16,187.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 13, 2024 from $15,730 to $16,028.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 13, 2024 from $24,200 to $15,730.
Payment stopped
December 5, 2024 (1 year ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from December 5, 2024, for 15 days.
27 citations
Health inspection on November 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
54 of 337 Minnesota homes (16%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2024.
Citation F0841. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2024.
Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0940. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0941. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0942. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0943. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0944. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0945. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0946. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0949. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0840. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0843. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2024.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2024.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2023.
Fine
November 6, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $145,889 on November 6, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 13, 2021 from $36,436 to $37,275.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 27, 2022 from $41,250 to $42,719.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 8, 2023 from $138,810 to $90,227.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 22, 2023 from $17,200 to $11,180.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 11, 2023 from $8,391 to $8,468.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 2, 2024 from $3,496 to $3,529.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 17, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2024.
Payment stopped
July 6, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from July 6, 2024, for 5 days.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 6, 2023 from $5,244 to $5,292.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 13, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
54 of 337 Minnesota homes (16%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.
Fine
June 13, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $16,187 on June 13, 2024.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 13, 2021 from $33,310 to $36,436.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 8, 2023 from $175,385 to $138,810.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
January 2, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $3,529 on January 2, 2024.
Payment stopped
December 21, 2023 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from December 21, 2023, for 1 day.
Fine
December 11, 2023 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $8,469 on December 11, 2023.
3 citations
Health inspection on December 6, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
4 citations
Health inspection on November 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
11 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2023.
2 citations
Health inspection on November 22, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
10 of 337 Minnesota homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Fine
November 22, 2023 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $11,180 on November 22, 2023.
Fine
November 6, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $5,293 on November 6, 2023.
Questions
When was Warroad Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists December 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Warroad Care Center have?
CMS lists 47 health citations since November 22, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Warroad Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 6 fines in the past three years, $190,547 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Warroad Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Warroad Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.