Three Links Care Center

Northfield, Minnesota

Address

815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN, 55057

Phone

+1 507-664-8800

7.3 /10

Three Links Care Center Quality & Safety Report

Good

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 5★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5

CMS data as of March 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$12,649 fines 5 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
5 below national median
Total federal penalties
$12,649

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.60 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
1.16 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.67 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.63 hrs
Physical therapy
0.09 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 3 to 4 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Three Links Care Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
92 certified beds · ~74 avg residents/day (80% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Three Links Care Center is a non-profit, 92-bed skilled nursing facility located in Northfield, Minnesota. The center holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star staffing rating and a 4-star rating for quality measures. Its health inspection performance is currently rated at 3 stars.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Three Links Care Center?
Three Links Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How did Three Links Care Center score on health inspections?
Three Links Care Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Three Links Care Center?
Three Links Care Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Three Links Care Center have?
Three Links Care Center has 92 certified beds.
Does Three Links Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Three Links Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Three Links Care Center located?
Three Links Care Center is located at 815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN, 55057, Northfield, Minnesota.
How can I contact Three Links Care Center?
You can reach Three Links Care Center by phone at +1 507-664-8800.

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About this data

How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

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