Pioneer Care Center
1131 SOUTH MABELLE AVENUE, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
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How Pioneer Care Center Compares
Pioneer Care Center is a 105-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fergus Falls, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.3%) is below the Minnesota average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 105 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fergus Falls, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.7% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (60% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.3% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (76% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (28% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Pioneer Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Pioneer Care Center with other nursing homes in Fergus Falls.
What keeps Pioneer Care Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Pioneer Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.7% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Pioneer Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Pioneer Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Pioneer Care Center lag behind other Fergus Falls options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Pioneer 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 Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls sits in Otter Tail County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.8% 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+
- 13,902 (23.8%)
- Median age
- 46.8 years
- Median household income
- $59,456
- Median home value
- $203,800
Demographics for Otter Tail County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fergus Falls.
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