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Pennington Health Services

2001 Eastwood Drive, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Hospice Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(218) 683-8100

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,146

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,146
  • Average State Price: $2,815
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Pennington Health Services Description

    Pennington Health Services became part of the St. Francis Health Services of Morris family in 2006, opening a brand new state-of-the-art care center in 2012.

    Thief River Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid certified care center providing all levels of skilled care: short-term stays for rehabilitative care and long-term care. The Health Center also provides services and programs for special needs including respite care. Thief River Care Center takes pride in having systems in place to measure the satisfaction of the residents that call our care center home.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    4.3
    Pennington Health Services
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 14 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Thief River Falls
  • Ranking in State: 925 out of 943 communities in MN
  • Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    5.5
    St. Francis Health Services
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 31 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Minnesota

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Aspects:

    • TRCC is praised for its wonderful residents and many dedicated, compassionate, and skilled employees across every department.
    • Excellent nursing care is provided, with nurses and CNAs treating residents like their own family members.
    • Non-nursing staff, including housekeepers, cooks, and maintenance staff, are commended for treating residents with dignity and kindness.
    • The facility creates a home-like atmosphere for residents and is set up to resemble a small town, enhancing residents' dignity and evoking pleasant memories.
    • Some employees express gratitude for the love and care given to residents.

    Negative Aspects:

    • Concerns about the facility not taking COVID-19 seriously, with low staff vaccination rates and inadequate mask usage, leading to outbreaks.
    • Reports of poor staffing levels, with instances of one worker to 25 residents, leading to residents not receiving timely care, including assistance with basic needs.
    • Management is criticized for poor treatment of staff, lack of compassion for residents, and being primarily motivated by paychecks.
    • Employees report being overworked, with some putting in well over 120 hours every two weeks, leading to exhaustion and dissatisfaction.
    • Complaints about the facility being poorly run, with allegations of resident mistreatment, disgruntled staff, and overcharging for undelivered services.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviews highlight the facility's dedication to creating a positive environment for residents, others point to significant issues with staffing, management, and overall quality of care.
    • There are mentions of strong friendships and a sense of family among some staff members, despite the challenges faced.


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    Health

    Hip Fractures

    Hip & Knee Replacement

    Orthopedic Injuries

    Strokes

    Arthritis

    Amputations


    Services

    Caring Social Services

    Bathing

    Laundry

    Dressing

    Person-centered Care


    Activities

    Innovative Community Design

    Creative Activities

    Art

    Exercise


    Community Amenities

    Beauty & Barber Services

    Spiritual Care

    Spiritual Enrichment

    Pastoral Services


    Room Amenities

    Many Private Rooms


    Dining

    Supervised Dining

    Five Meal Plan Design

    Nutritional and Dietary Needs

    Dining Experiences

    Dining Room


    Transportation

    Parking

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1982
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 70
    Total current residents: 56
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 20
    Number of substantiated complaints: 16
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 7
    Total cost of fines: $75398


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2023-01-10 2023-02-16 C Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2023-01-10 2023-02-16 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-01-10 2023-02-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-01-10 2023-02-16 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-01-10 2023-02-16 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-01-10 2023-02-16 F Electrical Deficiencies Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
    2023-01-10 2023-02-16 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-08-18 2021-09-29 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-08-18 2021-09-29 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-06-12 2019-07-19 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-28 2023-02-01 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2022-12-28 2023-02-01 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 F Administration Deficiencies Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 L Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 F Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 F Infection Control Deficiencies Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    2023-01-12 2023-02-16 C Infection Control Deficiencies Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    2022-05-04 2022-06-08 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-05-04 2022-06-08 D Infection Control Deficiencies Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    2021-12-16 2022-01-19 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-11-17 2022-01-24 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
    2021-08-19 2021-09-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-08-19 2021-09-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-08-19 2021-09-29 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2021-08-19 2021-09-29 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-08-19 2021-09-29 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-08-19 2021-09-29 F Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2021-08-19 2021-09-29 F Infection Control Deficiencies Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
    2021-07-29 2021-08-23 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-07-29 2021-08-23 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2021-02-18 2021-03-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    2021-02-18 2021-03-15 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-23 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-23 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-23 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-23 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-23 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2020-12-31 2021-02-03 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2020-12-31 2021-02-03 F Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
    2020-10-30 2020-12-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2020-10-30 2020-12-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-10-30 2020-12-18 F Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2020-10-30 2020-12-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-06-14 2019-07-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2019-06-14 2019-07-19 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-06-14 2019-07-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-06-14 2019-07-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2019-06-14 2019-07-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2019-06-14 2019-07-19 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2019-06-14 2019-07-19 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-12-15 $10,483
    2018-08-31 $48,175
    2020-10-30 $34,830
    2020-10-30 $22,640
    2020-10-30 $27,890
    2021-01-18 $655
    2021-01-25 $983
    2021-02-01 $1,310
    2021-06-21 $1,625
    2021-07-29 $20,000
    2021-11-17 $28,185

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2020-06-04 3
    2020-10-30 73

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Thief River Falls which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 8,752 (very small town).
    • The average income is $60,757, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 71
      • Low Temperature: 7
      • Average Temperature: 41.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 86 days of rain, 85 days of snow and 193 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.91 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.63 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.62 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.39 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.02 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Hugo's
    0.7 miles away
    Brent's Super Valu
    16.4 miles away

    None Found

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    Banks

    Soo Select Credit Union
    0.6 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.0 miles away
    Border State Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Ultima Bank Minnesota
    14.8 miles away
    Red Lake Co-op Federal Credit Union
    16.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center
    1.0 miles away
    Sanford Thief River Falls East Campus
    1.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Thrifty White Pharmacy
    16.4 miles away

    None Found

    Parks

    Greenwood Trails Recreation Area Park
    0.0 miles away
    Oakland Park
    0.1 miles away
    Annie Street Park
    0.4 miles away
    L B Hartz Park
    0.4 miles away
    Mill Yard Park
    0.6 miles away

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    Restaurants

    Black Cat Bar and Grill
    0.6 miles away
    Sundance Dining
    0.6 miles away
    South China Buffet
    1.0 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.3 miles away
    Biff's Kitchen
    1.4 miles away

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