Pioneer Care Center
Fergus Falls, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245463) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 998-1500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer Care Center has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Pioneer Care Center reports 4.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
Pioneer Care Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on record. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Pioneer Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since April 11, 1987. It maintains 105 certified beds with an average daily census of 91.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pioneer Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Pioneer Care Center in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data is provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pioneer Care Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.55 hours per resident per day, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided 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?
Pioneer Care Center has 105 certified beds and an average daily census of 91.2 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 provided data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 11, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-5 star scale; Pioneer Care Center scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 218-998-1500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 218-998-1500 to arrange a visit.
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/245463?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.