Pioneer Care Center — Nursing Home in FERGUS FALLS, MN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 105 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 89.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245463 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.52 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.93 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Pioneer Care Center had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 6, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 6, 2025
-
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — September 3, 2025
-
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — September 3, 2025
-
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Level D)Corrected — September 3, 2025
-
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — September 8, 2025
-
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. (Level D)Corrected — September 3, 2025
-
Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level C)Corrected — September 3, 2025
-
Ensure 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. (Level E)Corrected — September 3, 2025
Pioneer Care Center is a 105-bed nursing home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident day, above the Minnesota average of 4.3. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Staffing appears to be a relative strength, with nursing coverage that exceeds the state average. The recent inspection noted several deficiencies related to food handling, communication about changes in residents’ conditions, and aspects of care and supervision, which is worth asking the facility to explain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pioneer Care Center Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Pioneer Care Center is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Pioneer Care Center's CMS star rating?
Pioneer Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Pioneer Care Center?
Pioneer Care Center reports 4.52432 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Pioneer Care Center had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Pioneer Care Center had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Pioneer Care Center have?
Pioneer Care Center has 105 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- LB BROEN HOME — 5/5 — 0.3 mi
- MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS — 5/5 — 2.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.