THREE LINKS CARE CENTER
815 FOREST AVENUE, Northfield, MN 55057
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
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Care Quality Indicators
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How THREE LINKS CARE CENTER Compares
THREE LINKS CARE CENTER is a 92-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Northfield, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (6.1%) is below the Minnesota average of 17.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 92 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (64% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (49% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THREE LINKS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THREE LINKS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Northfield.
What keeps THREE LINKS 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 practices help THREE LINKS CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.1% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THREE LINKS CARE CENTER keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 12.0% here versus 23.6% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THREE LINKS 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 THREE LINKS 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 Northfield
Northfield sits in Rice County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,454 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 36.6 years
- Median household income
- $70,600
- Median home value
- $232,800
Demographics for Rice County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Northfield.
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