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TRAVERSE CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WHEATON, Minnesota)

303 SEVENTH STREET SOUTH, WHEATON, Minnesota 56296

Phone: 3205638124

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
44
Avg Residents/Day
30.3
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Traverse
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Citation
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMinnesota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.071.08-0.01
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.834.27-0.44
CMS Staffing Rating4/54.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover70.5%42.1%-

Health Citation History

11 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-27Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-14Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesProvide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

9 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-14Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-14Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-14Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-10-30Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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