Quick answers
- Where is Three Links Care Center?
- 815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057, in Rice County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Three Links Care Center?
- (507) 664-8800, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Three Links Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Three Links Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Three Links Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Three Links Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 13, 2023 to August 12, 2026), Medicare lists 14 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 13, 2023 to August 12, 2026), Three Links Care Center had 14 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.39 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: August 12, 2026 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 12, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Previous cycle: July 31, 2025 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 31, 2025 (standard health inspection); September 19, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 4 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: May 23, 2024 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 13, 2023 (complaint investigation); May 23, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0569 Level D
“Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0790 Level D
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0568 Level B
“Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (12)
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0271 Level F
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0346 Level C
“Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.”
K0354 Level C
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0741 Level C
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0225 Level F
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0271 Level F
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
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 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.39 | 4.27 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.99 | 3.73 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 39.2% | 42.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 39.1% | 39.3% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 14 nursing homes: St. Francis Health Services.
Legal business name: Three Links Health Services.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | February 3, 2015 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 3, 2023 |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2023 |
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 | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 78.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | St. Francis Health Services |
| Legal business name | Three Links Health Services |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1987-09-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057 |
| County | Rice County |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (507) 664‑8800 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245450 |
| Name in Medicare records | THREE LINKS 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).
- The Emeralds at Fairbault LLC12 mi · Faribault, MN · 1 of 5 stars
- Trinity Care Center13 mi · Farmington, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- Apple Valley Village Health Care Center19 mi · Apple Valley, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- Mala Strana Health Care, LLC21 mi · New Prague, MN · 4 of 5 stars
- Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center21 mi · Burnsville, MN · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Northfield Hospital1.3 mi · Northfield, MN · Acute Care Hospital
- Allina Health Faribault Medical Center12 mi · Faribault, MN · Acute Care Hospital
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls13 mi · Cannon Falls, 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