Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-04 · Fire 2025-12-04
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Little Falls, MN
St Ottos Care Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
920 Southeast 4th Street, Little Falls, MN
(320) 632-9281
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
86
Certified beds
Average residents
77
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1983-02-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.21
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.55
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.03
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.21
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
32%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.7
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 5.3 |
2.0
3.3 pts worse
|
1.8
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 | 98.8% |
96.1%
2.7 pts better
|
95.5%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.0% |
3.9%
1.9 pts better
|
3.3%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.5% |
4.3%
1.8 pts better
|
11.4%
8.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.4% |
4.1%
0.7 pts better
|
5.4%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.5% |
12.4%
5.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.2% |
17.5%
9.3 pts better
|
16.7%
8.5 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 | 25.9% |
22.5%
3.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.5% |
18.6%
2.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.9% |
2.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% |
2.6%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.5% |
24.8%
2.3 pts better
|
19.8%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.0% |
5.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.6% |
88.6%
8 pts better
|
81.7%
14.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.8% |
1.9%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.4% |
82.7%
11.7 pts better
|
79.7%
14.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-11-08 · Fire 2024-11-08
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2024-02-08 · Fire 2024-02-08
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-12-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-08
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-08
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-11-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-03-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-08
F646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected 2024-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-08
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-08
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 2024-12-09
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Bernander, Brian
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Bernander, Krista
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
B2k Communities LLC.
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Bernander, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bernander, Brian
Corporate Director · Individual
Bernander, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bernander, Krista
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bernander, Krista
Corporate Director · Individual
Bernander, Krista
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bernardy, Dorothy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Eggerth, Charlie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Jacobs, Karen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nelson, Kelsi
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Potter, Danna
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Primus, Deanna
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schuett, Michelle
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Udy, Lisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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