TRAVERSE CARE CENTER
303 SEVENTH STREET SOUTH, Wheaton, MN 56296
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
How TRAVERSE CARE CENTER Compares
TRAVERSE CARE CENTER is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wheaton, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 44 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (53% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask TRAVERSE CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TRAVERSE CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Wheaton.
What keeps TRAVERSE 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 practices help TRAVERSE CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help TRAVERSE CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 5.2% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is TRAVERSE CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 44 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at TRAVERSE 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 TRAVERSE 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 Wheaton
Wheaton sits in Traverse County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.8% 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+
- 815 (24.8%)
- Median age
- 46.6 years
- Median household income
- $51,216
- Median home value
- $85,700
Demographics for Traverse County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wheaton.
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