Trinity Care Center – FARMINGTON, MN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Trinity Care Center

905 ELM STREET, Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-7818
80 beds
All Farmington facilities
5.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
89.6
Score /100
#604
National Rank

#604
of 14703 facilities
National
95.9% position
#14
of 338 in MN
State Rank
#1
of 9 in Dakota
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Farmington
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 55024
ZIP Rank






About Trinity Care CenterTrinity Care Center is located at 905 Elm Street, Farmington, MN, reachable at (651) 463-7818. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 80.0 certified beds and serves an average of 65 residents per day. It is part of the St. Francis Health Services network (14 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1982-07-20. Notably, Trinity Care Center has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in MN.
Facility

Trinity Care Center

Address

905 Elm Street, Farmington, MN 55024

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 80 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Both
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
89.6
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#604 of 14703 nationally – #14 of 338 in Minnesota

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Trinity Care Center offers a mid-range care option in Farmington, MN. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightTrinity Care Center currently provides 4 hours 43 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have declined from 81 min/day (2022) to 60 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is 20.2%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 43 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 53 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours49 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour
Physical Therapist Hours7 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 11 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours30 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $4,260. 14 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 36.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#604
of 14,703
National
Top 5%
#14
of 338
MN State
Top 5% in MN
#1
of 9
️ Dakota County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Farmington
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 55024
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Trinity Care Center ranks 604th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 89.6/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within MN, it ranks 14th out of 338 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,772 nationally and RN hours rank #1,981 nationally (#149 in MN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MN State Rank Note
2022 5.28 #830 / 14,703 #27 / 338 Top 10%
2023 5.16 #921 / 14,703 #26 / 338 Top 10%
2024 4.34 #2,631 / 14,703 #116 / 338 Top 25%
2025 4.85 #1,429 / 14,703 #57 / 338 Top 10%
2026 4.71 #1,772 / 14,703 #81 / 338 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MN State Rank Note
2022 1.36 #805 / 14,703 #59 / 338 Top 10%
2023 1.42 #603 / 14,703 #36 / 338 Top 5%
2024 1.06 #1,469 / 14,703 #103 / 338 Top 10%
2025 1.05 #1,654 / 14,703 #125 / 338 Top 25%
2026 1.01 #1,981 / 14,703 #149 / 338 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Trinity Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1982-07-20. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (651) 463-7818 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Trinity Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 89.6/100, placing it #604 of 14703 facilities nationally and #14 of 338 in Minnesota. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Trinity Care Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 43 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 49 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 53 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 11 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 20.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $4,260. 14 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 36.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Trinity Care Center ranks 604th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 89.6/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within MN, it ranks 14th out of 338 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,772 nationally and RN hours rank #1,981 nationally (#149 in MN). Our composite quality score of 89.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Farmington, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/minnesota/farmington/

Contact and Location

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Address

905 ELM STREET, Farmington, MN 55024
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LLC
Legal Name

FARMINGTON HEALTH SERVICES

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 80
Average Residents / Day 65 (82% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Dakota County, MN
City Farmington, MN
ZIP Code 55024
Approved Since July 20, 1982
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 245250
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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