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Clarkfield Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise helpful, friendly staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

805 Fifth Street, Box 458, Clarkfield, MN 5622330 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 33 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Clarkfield Care Center is well-regarded for its friendly staff and pleasant campus environment. While the facility appears to be a comfortable choice, families should be aware that the majority of online feedback is non-descriptive; we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily operations and staff-resident interactions firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

33 reviews analyzed
Clarkfield Care Center is described by visitors as a nice, well-maintained facility with a beautiful campus and helpful staff. While some reviewers praise the quality of food and the overall environment, the vast majority of reviews lack substantive detail, consisting primarily of star ratings without written feedback.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff9.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValue10.0

Strengths

  • Helpful, friendly staff
  • Beautiful, well-maintained campus
  • Quality dining options
  • Welcoming environment for visitors

Concerns

  • Lack of substantive feedback or transparency in public reviews (mentioned by 25 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how beautiful and well-maintained the campus is; could you show us some of the common areas where residents relax?
  • 2The dining options seem to be a highlight here, so could you tell us more about the daily meal menus and how much input residents have in them?
  • 3Since we want to ensure our loved one is always safe, how does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or changes in health during the night?
  • 4We noticed the staff is often described as very friendly and welcoming; how do you foster that culture among your team members?
  • 5With a smaller, intimate community of 30 residents, what kind of daily activities or social outings are available to keep everyone engaged?
  • 6How does the facility communicate important updates or changes in care to family members to ensure we are always in the loop?

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Key Review Excerpts

They do a great job with my Mom and we joined her for lunch and the food was amazing!

Long-term resident's family · 2017★★★★★

Nice place. Playgrounds outside very little ones visiting someone. Employees very helpful

Visitor · 2019★★★★

Great staff. Beautiful campus

Visitor · 2019★★★★★
Source: 33 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.51hrs
68%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.07hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
48%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
60%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

8

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.7%
US
15.4%
MN
17.0%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.2%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.4%
Better than Avg
Here
3.4%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.8%
Better than Avg
Here
13.8%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.6%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
3.2%
MN
4.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
85.0%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
81.6%
US
79.7%
MN
82.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Near state avg (8.0)

Clarkfield Care Center shows ongoing challenges with quality oversight and safety systems, with 19 deficiencies across three surveys. The facility has repeatedly struggled with quality assurance programs, safety hazard prevention, and fire safety equipment maintenance, with some issues recurring across multiple inspections. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in administrative oversight and resident safety suggests families should carefully evaluate the facility's improvement efforts during visits.

Apr 8, 2026Routine
5
0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0849MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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.

0911MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Mar 12, 2025Routine
18
0039ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0346ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0354ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0039ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0346ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0354ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0580MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0644MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0355MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0355MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0580MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0644MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

May 15, 2024Routine
6
0867ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0944ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0867ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0944ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0919MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0919MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Jul 13, 2023Routine
7
0865ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0867ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0944ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0291MinorCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0685MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0791MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Clarkfield Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Clarkfield Care Center

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Knoll, ChristopherContracted Managing EmployeeEhrenberg, MichelleW-2 Managing EmployeeEhrenberg, MichelleOfficer / DirectorMinnewaska Lutheran HomeManagerEhrenberg, MichelleManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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