Central Todd County Care Center

Central Todd County Care Center, located at 406 East Highway 71 in Clarissa, Minnesota, provides skilled nursing care to residents of Todd County and the broader central Minnesota region. As a nonprofit corporation, this facility is guided by a mission of service rather than profit—a commitment that shapes everything from staffing decisions to the daily experience of residents and their families. Clarissa is a small, friendly community situated along Highway 71 in Todd County, surrounded by the lakes, forests, and farmland that define central Minnesota's landscape. The area's natural setting offers a peaceful backdrop for daily life, and the community's modest size fosters the kind of personal familiarity that makes residents feel genuinely known and cared for. Long Prairie, Todd County's seat and largest city, lies approximately 15 miles to the south and serves as the area's primary commercial and service hub, with grocery stores, retail shops, and local dining that visiting families find convenient. For healthcare, Lakewood Health System in Staples—roughly 20 miles to the east—provides hospital services, emergency care, and specialty clinics to Todd County residents. Long Prairie also hosts a clinic campus, ensuring that routine and specialist medical needs are accessible without lengthy travel. This regional healthcare network supports the continuum of care that Central Todd County Care Center residents rely on. The facility's nonprofit structure means that revenues are reinvested into staffing, programming, and the quality of the care environment rather than returned to shareholders. Families choosing Central Todd County Care Center can trust that their loved one's wellbeing is the organization's primary measure of success. The staff reflects the values of the surrounding community—dedicated, attentive, and deeply familiar with the people and places that matter to residents.