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Littlefork Care Center

Nursing home · 912 MAIN STREET, Littlefork, MN 56653 · Koochiching County

1★Medicare overall
56cited deficiencies
1harm or jeopardy level
2penalties

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Facility

Type
Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
Capacity
42
State license
424379
Medicare CCN
245542
Licensed entity
KOOCHICHING HEALTH SERVICES
Chain
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Phone
(218) 278-6634
Nurse staffing
3.41 hours per resident per day; 52.8% nursing staff turnover
Medicare ratings
Inspections 1★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 2★
Official record
Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Penalties

Inspection findings

  1. Aug 4, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55423189C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  2. Dec 10, 2025 Health · 12 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0585 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      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 Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0887 Infection Control Deficiencies

      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 Jan 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  3. Aug 6, 2025 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Oct 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0627 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

      Corrected Oct 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  4. Apr 7, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
    • Severity not stated

      H55421960C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H55421961C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  5. Feb 27, 2025 Health · 17 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      F0577 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0676 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0699 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

      Post nurse staffing information every day.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0744 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0756 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      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 Mar 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity L

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety

  6. Feb 20, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  7. Jan 23, 2025 Health · 3 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0585 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      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 Feb 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Feb 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      Corrected Feb 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  8. Oct 7, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55428416C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  9. Sep 26, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Nov 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  10. Aug 5, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55426103C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  11. Dec 6, 2023 Fire Safety · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety

  12. Feb 28, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55428282C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  13. Aug 19, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55423789C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  14. May 3, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5542039C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  15. Feb 14, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5542036C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  16. Nov 29, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
    • Severity not stated

      H5542033C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5542034C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  17. May 3, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5542031C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  18. Feb 23, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
    • Severity not stated

      H5542025C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5542026C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5542027C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  19. Dec 3, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5542024C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  20. May 14, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5542020C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  21. Oct 7, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5542018C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.