ElderGrade
B

84/100

Above average

Interfaith Care Center

811 Third Street, Carlton, MN 55718

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 2 in Carlton County (218) 384-4258
Certified beds
96
Occupancy
74%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.97 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.14 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 49% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.39 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.14 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.97 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 49.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 22, 2026 (4 months ago).

D Apr 22, 2026 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 3, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 3, 2025 F0604 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 3, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 3, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 6, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 10, 2024 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 9, 2023 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BRYANT, GENE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CROFT, DEBRA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GUSTAFSON, JOANN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HAUBNER, MICHAEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KAEHLER, LINDA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LAAKSONEN, REX Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MERRITT, CHRISTINE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
RUDNICKI, IRENE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
RULE, CAROL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ZACK, VALERIE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PARTNERS SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ADKINS, TARA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Interfaith Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Interfaith Care Center? +

Interfaith Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (84 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Interfaith Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.39 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Interfaith Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Interfaith Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Interfaith Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.