Nursing homes › Minnesota › Pioneer Care Center
1131 South Mabelle Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · 2189981500 · 105 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 4.55 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.04. Weekend total: 4.13. Nursing staff turnover: 33%.
All-time on record: 16 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-08 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-05-27 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-27 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-07 |
| 2024-07-24 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-07-24 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-07-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-01-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-30 |
| 2023-09-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-05 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKERSON, JEFF | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2018 |
| BRENNA, LOWELL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2021 |
| DEMUTH, SUZANNE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2020 |
| ELLIG, JOE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2020 |
| FREEMAN, JANET | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2019 |
| JOHNSON, KARI | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| JOHNSON, NATHAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2009 |
| MELLUM, KAREN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| MONKE, DEAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2020 |
| SETHRE, JOHN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/02/2020 |
| SILLERUD, BRANDI | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2018 |
| ACKERSON, JEFF | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2018 |
| JOHNSON, NATHAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2009 |
| BRENNA, LOWELL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2021 |
| DEMUTH, SUZANNE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2020 |
| ELLIG, JOE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2020 |
| FREEMAN, JANET | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2019 |
| JOHNSON, KARI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| MELLUM, KAREN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| MONKE, DEAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2020 |
| NELSON, LORI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/07/2023 |
| SETHRE, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/02/2020 |
| SILLERUD, BRANDI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2018 |
| BUSHINGER, BRAD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/1996 |
| HOCUM, APRIL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245463. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.