Traverse Care Center
303 Seventh Street South, Wheaton, MN 56296
Traverse Care Center is a nursing home in Wheaton, 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 star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (320) 563-8124
- Last standard health inspection
- January 14, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 44
- Residents per day, on average
- 30.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal business name
- Minnewaska Community Homecare LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (11 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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on July 27, 2026
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 July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 February 3, 2026.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 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 January 31, 2026.
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 February 11, 2026.
Citation K0754. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2026.
Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0635. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Listing
This home now appears in CMS data.
6 citations
Health inspection on October 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 November 11, 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 November 13, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 November 6, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 11, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.
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 6, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOME5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 08/02/2019
- MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOMEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/02/2019
- EHRENBERG, MICHELLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2019
- KNOLL, CHRISTOPHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/14/2014
Questions
When was Traverse Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists January 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Traverse Care Center have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since October 30, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Traverse Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Traverse Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Traverse Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.