14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Littlefork, MN
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $179,075 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies
912 Main Street, Littlefork, MN
(218) 278-6634
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
42
Certified beds
Average residents
36
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
St. Francis Health Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-04-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.89
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.53
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.96
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.90
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.1% |
97.3%
2.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
1.7 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 | 4.2% |
3.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.5% |
4.3%
3.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.4% |
4.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.8% |
12.4%
6.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 35.0% |
17.5%
17.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
18.3 pts worse
|
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 | 11.0% |
22.5%
11.5 pts better
|
16.3%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.9% |
18.6%
8.7 pts better
|
14.9%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 4.9% |
2.3%
2.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.7% |
2.6%
3.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.4% |
24.8%
5.4 pts better
|
19.8%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.1% |
5.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 61.9% |
88.6%
26.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
19.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-03-26
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-26
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-26
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2026-01-24
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-06
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-10-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-12
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 2025-03-27
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-05-12
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-03-27
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 2025-03-27
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-05-12
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $179,075
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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