C

Traverse Care Center

303 SEVENTH STREET SOUTH, WHEATON, MN 56296
Score: 60 / 100

Traverse Care Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 60/100. Located in Wheaton, Minnesota, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Traverse Care Center is near the national average, with 3.74 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Traverse Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.74 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.64 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.29 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

8
Total Deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 8 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0635 Severity D
    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
    May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 29, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Oct 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Oct 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.9% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 33.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
44
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2