Central Todd County Care Center
Clarissa, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245521) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 756-3636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Central Todd County Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Central Todd County Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Central Todd County Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS has not flagged this facility with an abuse icon or Special Focus status in the available data.
About this facility
Central Todd County Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1988. The facility is licensed for 45 beds and reports an average daily census of 39.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars. The strong overall and staffing marks are offset by the lower quality measure score, which families may wish to review in detail on Care Compare.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.56, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is noted in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5 out of 5 overall CMS rating, which is above Minnesota's state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 32.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 45 beds and reports an average daily census of 39.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data — contact the facility at (218) 756-3636 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the available CMS data — contact the facility at (218) 756-3636 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245521?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.