Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-11 · Fire 2025-06-11
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Hallock, MN
Kittson Healthcare
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $21,587 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1010 South Birch Ave, Hallock, MN
(218) 843-3612
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
40
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1982-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.28
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.27
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.37
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.24
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
53%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
65%
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 | 8.7% |
3.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.7% |
4.3%
2.4 pts worse
|
11.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.8% |
4.1%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.5% |
12.4%
4.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.3% |
17.5%
8.2 pts better
|
16.7%
7.4 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 | 13.9% |
22.5%
8.6 pts better
|
16.3%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.2% |
18.6%
0.4 pts better
|
14.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
2.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% |
2.6%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.5% |
24.8%
0.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.0% |
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
5.1%
3.1 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 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-22 · Fire 2024-05-22
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-07-13 · Fire 2023-07-13
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-08-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-08-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-08-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-08-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-08-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
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 2024-07-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-05-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-06-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-08-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-08-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-08-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
K901 · Electrical Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2023-08-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
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 2023-08-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-06-11
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-06-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-08-15
C · Minimal harm
2025-06-11
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-06-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-06-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
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 2024-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-24
G · Actual harm
2023-09-29
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-29
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2023-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-29
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-10-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-08-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-13
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-08-31
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-04-20
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2023-04-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,190
2023-09-29
Fine
Fine · fine $8,190
Fine
$13,397
2023-04-20
Fine
Fine · fine $13,397
Fine
Ownership
Cole, Carlene
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hanson, Laura
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Surdy, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Swenson, Andrea
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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