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Three Links Care Center
815 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057
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Three Links Care Center Description
Three Links Care Center offers long term health care in a comfortable setting to achieve optimum independence. Dedicated nursing staff carry out a plan of care for each resident while nursing assistants provide personal care. People tell us when they enter Three Links Care Center they can feel a difference here – an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming.
If Three Links becomes a temporary or permanent home, we believe we need to accompany each individual, as well as family members and friends on the journey of older adult services. It is our desire to make each person’s stay as comfortable and meaningful as possible. It is our intent to offer support and education to further the family’s understanding of our options for care. Three Links prides itself on offering over a century of innovative care giving. We are committed to person-centered care.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Review Summary:
- Several reviews from former employees describe a negative working environment, with reports of poor treatment of residents by some nurses and caregivers not following guidelines, putting residents at risk.
- One review from a mental health patient describes feeling bullied and suggests that staff needs sensitivity training, mentioning a negative personal experience that triggered major depressive symptoms.
- A contrasting review from a visitor praises the facility, highlighting the wonderful staff and the peace of mind knowing their loved one is in compassionate hands.
- One detailed account from a former CNA alleges abuse by a nurse and describes the facility as chaotic and hazardous, with a culture of drama and bullying among staff.
- Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with serious concerns raised about staff behavior and treatment of residents, alongside a positive account of care and communication.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Sept. 1, 1987
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 92
Total current residents: 69
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $12925
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-13 | C | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-06-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-07-30 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-07-30 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-05-18 | 2022-07-30 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-01-21 | 2020-02-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2020-01-21 | 2020-02-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-12-05 | 2019-01-03 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2018-12-05 | 2019-01-03 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2018-12-05 | 2019-01-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2018-12-05 | 2019-01-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-12-05 | 2019-01-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-12-05 | 2019-01-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-12-05 | 2019-01-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-19 | 2022-07-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2022-05-19 | 2022-07-13 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2022-05-19 | 2022-07-13 | 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. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-08 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-08 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-08 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-08 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-08 | 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. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-08 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-08-19 | 2020-09-30 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-10 | 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. |
| 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-03 | D | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-11-15 | $9,750 |
| 2020-08-19 | $10,000 |
| 2021-08-30 | $650 |
| 2021-08-30 | $655 |
| 2021-09-06 | $983 |
| 2021-09-06 | $975 |
| 2021-09-20 | $1,300 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Northfield which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 20,380 (small town).
- The average income is $85,418, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 15
- Average Temperature: 46.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 118 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 186 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.68 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.4 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.04 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.96 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.32 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Just Foods
0.5 miles awayEconoFoods
0.7 miles awayCub Foods
1.7 miles awayALDI
2.0 miles awayFareway
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Bus Stations
Park-n-Ride
13.5 miles awayLakeville Cedar
16.2 miles awayFlagstaff Av
18.1 miles awayKenrick P&R
18.2 miles away158 St
18.2 miles awayBanks
Wells Fargo
0.6 miles awayMerchants Bank
0.6 miles awayCommunity National Bank
0.7 miles awayPremier Bank
0.7 miles awayCommunity Resource Bank
1.4 miles awayHospitals
Northfield Hospital
1.4 miles awayDistrict One Hospital
12.1 miles awayMayo Clinic Health System Cannon Falls
13.4 miles awayFairview Ridges Hospital
20.7 miles awayMayo Clinic Health System New Prague
20.7 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.4 miles awayVillage Drug
0.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
14.5 miles awayCub Pharmacy
14.5 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
14.7 miles awayDentists
Professional Drive Dental
0.5 miles awayHeritage Dental Care
1.3 miles awayMinnesota Orthodontics
1.4 miles awayMark Swingen Dental Laboratory
12.3 miles awayDexterity Dental
12.7 miles awayParks
Oddfellows Park
0.0 miles awayWay Park
0.2 miles awayBabcock Park
0.3 miles awayRiverside Lions Park
0.4 miles awaySechler Park
0.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Episcopal Church of The Advent
12.7 miles awayShopping
The Measuring Cup: A Kitchen Collection
0.6 miles awayCannon Mall
13.4 miles awayBurnsville Crossings
20.4 miles awayBurnsville Center
20.6 miles awayCulture
Grand Events Center
0.7 miles awayCenter for Art and Dance
0.7 miles awayPrairie Creek Pottery
5.6 miles awayLakeville Area Arts Center
13.5 miles awayArts and Heritage Center
20.2 miles awayRestaurants
Ole Store
0.3 miles awayEL Tequila
0.5 miles awayQuarterback Club
0.5 miles awayEl Triunfo Market & Restaurant
0.5 miles awayCarbone's Pizza
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