Thief River Care Center

    2001 Eastwood Dr, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.3ยท19 reviews

    Caring professional staff, home-like facility

    I'm very pleased - caring, professional staff (nurses, CNAs, housekeeping, cooks, maintenance) treat residents like family; the facility is beautiful and home-like, management is attentive, and the small-town community keeps residents happy and well cared for.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

    Schedule a Tour

    Date of Tour
    Time Window
    Tour Type

    You selected in-person tour on in the

    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.26ยท(19)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and CNA staff
    • Skilled clinical care
    • Kind and respectful nonclinical staff
    • Strong housekeeping and maintenance
    • Quality dining and kitchen staff
    • Home-like, small-town atmosphere
    • Friendly resident community
    • Well-maintained, attractive facility
    • Attentive family communication

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing coverage
    • Slow call-light and bedside response times
    • Gaps in toileting and direct-assistance processes
    • Variable clinical oversight across shifts
    • Management and administrative communication gaps
    • Billing and charge-reconciliation issues
    • Staff dissatisfaction and turnover indicators
    • Potential delays in pain management and comfort care

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers convey a mix of clear strengths and operational concerns at the facility. Positively, many comments emphasize a warm, small-town, home-like atmosphere, with residents described as engaging and staff characterized as compassionate and family-oriented. Housekeeping, dining/kitchen staff, and maintenance receive frequent praise for keeping the environment clean and comfortable. The physical environment and community feel are commonly cited as welcoming and well maintained.

    Clinical care impressions are mixed. Several reviewers describe skilled nursing and attentive CNAs who treat residents with dignity and kindness; those accounts note timely responses, professional bedside manner, and good clinical competence. Conversely, a number of accounts highlight inconsistent staffing levels and variable clinical oversight, particularly across different shifts. These operational gaps are associated with reported slow call-light response times, delays in bedside assistance (including toileting support), and concerns about timely pain management and resident comfort.

    Nonclinical services such as dining, housekeeping, and maintenance are generally viewed as strengths; cooks and housekeeping staff are singled out for quality work. Activity-specific detail is limited in the available summaries, but the community-oriented language and repeated comments about a family-like environment suggest an engaging social climate for residents.

    Management and administrative themes are mixed. Some families describe attentive communication from management and timely handling of questions, while others express frustration with administrative responsiveness, billing or charge reconciliation, and what they perceive as weak supervisory follow-through. Staff morale indicators also appear variable: reviewers mention both dedicated, long-standing employees and evidence of staff dissatisfaction or turnover, which likely contributes to the inconsistent coverage described above. One reviewer indicated intent to file a formal complaint with Medicare, reflecting the degree of concern felt in at least one instance.

    Notable patterns for prospective residents and families to evaluate include verifying typical staffing ratios (including night coverage), asking about average call-light response times, reviewing pain-management protocols, and clarifying billing practices. A facility tour, conversations with both day and night supervisors, and speaking with current residents or family members can help reconcile the generally positive descriptions of the staff and environment with the operational concerns about staffing consistency and administrative reliability.

    Reviews written on Mirador

    We have no reviews to show about Thief River Care Center.

    Help other families by writing a review about your experience with this community.

    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Thief River Care Center

    Thief River Care Center is located at 2001 Eastwood Dr, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701.

    About Thief River Care Center

    Pennington Health Services dba Thief River Care Center is a faith-based senior care community that's part of the St. Francis Health Services family. The center gives care for seniors who need daily support, recovery after illness or injury, memory care for Alzheimer's and related dementias, hospice, and end of life care. Residents can count on 24-hour skilled nursing help and care that's managed by licensed nurses and a medical director, and everyone gets an individualized care plan built on respect for their unique needs. The facility has both short-term and long-term stays, post-acute and rehabilitation services, and specialized programs for recovery, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy from Big Stone Therapies. Caregivers assist with daily tasks such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility, along with medication management, wound therapy, IV support, and ostomy care, making sure medical and personal needs are met.

    Thief River Care Center has private rooms with modern touches and a homelike feeling, and the building design features pleasant, unique spaces for comfort and safety. Social programs run daily, offering entertainment, creative activities, and events to keep life interesting and give everyone a sense of community. Residents enjoy a "Five Meal Plan" for dining, plus have access to services like a beauty and barbershop, spiritual care through worship services with local clergy, and both inpatient and outpatient therapy options. The care team focuses on helping every resident reach and keep the highest level of independence possible, whether someone needs long-term nursing, short-term rehab, respite stays for caregiver breaks, or ongoing help because of chronic illness, dementia, or frailty. The staff listens to families and residents, encourages feedback, and always works to improve care quality. Thief River Care Center aims to make sure seniors live with comfort, dignity, and that personal touch, in a setting that's both supportive and safe. More information and details are provided on their website at phs.sfhs.org.

    People often ask...

    Thief River Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 2001 Eastwood Dr, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.

    No, Thief River Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Disclaimer

    Mirador Living is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of Thief River Care Center. The information above has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. For exact information, please contact Thief River Care Center directly. There is no cost for this service. We are compensated by the community you select.

    Are you an owner or operator of this community?

    Claim this listing to receive messages from prospective customers and manage your community page.

    Nearby Communities

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 3 facilities$5,346/mo
    2. 3 facilities$4,637/mo
    3. 2 facilities
    4. 4 facilities$4,971/mo
    5. 1 facilities$4,719/mo
    6. 8 facilities$5,851/mo
    7. 3 facilities$4,336/mo
    8. 2 facilities$4,793/mo
    9. 1 facilities
    10. 7 facilities$4,815/mo
    11. 2 facilities
    12. 2 facilities$5,128/mo
    ยฉ 2026 Mirador Living