Quick answers
- Where is Clarkfield Care Center?
- 805 Fifth Street, Box 458, Clarkfield, MN 56223, in Yellow Medcine County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Clarkfield Care Center?
- (320) 669-7561, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Clarkfield Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Clarkfield Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Clarkfield Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Clarkfield Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 15, 2024 to April 8, 2026), Medicare lists 9 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 15, 2024 to April 8, 2026), Clarkfield Care Center had 9 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day; the Minnesota average is 4.27 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 8, 2026 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 8, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0849 Level D
“Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.”
Previous cycle: March 12, 2025 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 12, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
Earlier cycle: May 15, 2024 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 15, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0944 Level F
“Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (8)
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level E
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0346 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.”
K0354 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0919 Level D
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.64 | 1.08 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.72 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.86 | 4.27 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.53 | 3.73 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.46 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 55.9% | 42.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 62.5% | 39.3% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkfield Care Center | Direct owner | 100% | April 1, 1980 |
| Minnewaska Lutheran Home | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | September 1, 2018 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 30 |
| Average residents per day | 29.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – other |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1991-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 805 Fifth Street, Box 458, Clarkfield, MN 56223 |
| County | Yellow Medcine County |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (320) 669‑7561 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245551 |
| Name in Medicare records | CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Luther Haven12 mi · Montevideo, MN · 3 of 5 stars
- Parkview Home13 mi · Belview, MN · 1 of 5 stars
- Avera Granite Falls Care Center14 mi · Granite Falls, MN · 4 of 5 stars
- Johnson Memorial Hospital & Home16 mi · Dawson, MN · 4 of 5 stars
- Sanford Health Sylvan Court24 mi · Canby, MN · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Chippewa County Hospital12 mi · Montevideo, MN · Critical Access Hospital
- Avera Granite Falls13 mi · Granite Falls, MN · Critical Access Hospital
- Johnson Memorial Hospital16 mi · Dawson, MN · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13