CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER
805 FIFTH STREET, BOX 458, Clarkfield, MN 56223
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER Compares
CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER is a 30-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Clarkfield, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (11.0%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 30 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (26% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 11.0% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (177% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Clarkfield.
What keeps CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.4% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 11.0% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 30 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CLARKFIELD CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Clarkfield
Clarkfield sits in Yellow Medicine County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,015 (20.6%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $59,289
- Median home value
- $117,900
Demographics for Yellow Medicine County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Clarkfield.
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