Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-17 · Fire 2025-04-17
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Karlstad, MN
Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
304 Washington Avenue West, Karlstad, MN
(218) 436-2161
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
46
Certified beds
Average residents
31
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Accura Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.86
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.40
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.30
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.08
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
22%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.3%
2.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.4% |
3.9%
0.5 pts better
|
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.3%
4.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
4.1%
4.1 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.1% |
12.4%
6.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.1% |
17.5%
10.4 pts better
|
16.7%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 22.2% |
22.5%
0.3 pts better
|
16.3%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.1% |
18.6%
6.5 pts better
|
14.9%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.0% |
2.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.6% |
24.8%
2.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.8% |
5.4%
4.6 pts better
|
5.1%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
88.6%
11.4 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-24 · Fire 2024-07-24
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-30 · Fire 2023-08-30
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2025-05-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-05-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-05-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-24
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-24
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-24
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K901 · Electrical Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K163 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Corrected 2023-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-09-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-24
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-08-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Tealwood Enterprise Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Groff, Howard
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Sheridan, Gail
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
American Healthcare Management Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Black, Penny
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Kleinsasser, Cortney
Corporate Director · Individual
Leneave, Ted
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Surdy, James
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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