Nursing homeActive
Pioneer Care Center
1131 South Mabelle Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 565372189981500105 certified beds · 91 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2023
Deficiencies
16
● 1● 15● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-03
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-06 | Standard | 160 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-16 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-24 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-09 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-03Record 245463-20250806-F554
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-03Record 245463-20250806-F604
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-08Record 245463-20250806-F641
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-03Record 245463-20250806-F688
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-03Record 245463-20250806-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-03Record 245463-20250806-F812
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-03Record 245463-20250806-F732
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 245463-20250527-F580
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 245463-20250527-F610
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 245463-20250527-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-07Record 245463-20250516-F689
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-16Record 245463-20240724-F554
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-16Record 245463-20240724-F676
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-16Record 245463-20240724-F686
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-30Record 245463-20240109-F760
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-05Record 245463-20230913-F677
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.04
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.55
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.13
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover33%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover21%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 21.2% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 13.5% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.6% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushinger, Brad Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hocum, April Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hunter, Katie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Nathan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lacey, Tyler Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lee, Linda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nowacki, Julia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pederson, Elizabeth Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmidt, Holly Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walz, Catherine Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Watkins, Sara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ackerson, Jeff Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ackerson, Jeff Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brenna, Lowell Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brenna, Lowell Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Demuth, Suzanne Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Demuth, Suzanne Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ellig, Joe Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ellig, Joe Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Freeman, Janet Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Freeman, Janet Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Kari Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Kari Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Nathan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Nathan Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Nathan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lacey, Tyler Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lee, Linda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mellum, Karen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mellum, Karen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Monke, Dean Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Monke, Dean Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Lori Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Lori Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nowacki, Julia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sethre, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sethre, John Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sillerud, Brandi Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sillerud, Brandi Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Watkins, Sara Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for Otter Tail.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lb Broen Home Fergus Falls | 0.3 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0101 |
| Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls Fergus Falls | 2.1 mi | 2026-05-06 | 032 |
| Pelican Valley Health Center Pelican Rapids | 20.5 mi | 2026-03-25 | 070 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake Battle Lake | 16.4 mi | 2025-11-19 | 040 |
| Barrett Care Center Inc Barrett | 26.6 mi | 2025-06-25 | 040 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |