Oakland Park Communities INC
Nursing home · 123 BAKEN STREET, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 · Pennington County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · For-Profit Corporation
- Capacity
- 35
- State license
- 424281
- Medicare CCN
- 245592
- Licensed entity
- OAKLAND PARK COMMUNITIES, INC
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Phone
- (218) 681-1675
- Nurse staffing
- 3.78 hours per resident per day; 43.5% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 1★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Dec 30, 2025 — Fine ($26,685)
- Jul 17, 2025 — Fine ($17,345)
Inspection findings
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Mar 6, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H55924460C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Feb 19, 2026 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
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 Jan 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Mar 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Dec 31, 2025 Health · 16 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0582 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0628 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Jan 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Jan 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0226 Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Corrected Jan 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0346 Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected Jan 21, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jan 14, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0354 Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected Jan 21, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Jan 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Jan 22, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0912 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected Jan 14, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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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 Jan 22, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Jul 29, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H55928969C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jul 17, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
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 Jul 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Jan 30, 2025 Fire Safety · 25 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0030 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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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 Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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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 Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0697 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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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 Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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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 Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0851 Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0867 Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0868 Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0222 Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0226 Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Mar 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Mar 21, 2024 Health · 17 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0637 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected Apr 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Apr 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected Apr 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Apr 10, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0920 Environmental Deficiencies
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0281 Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Mar 19, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Apr 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0346 Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Apr 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0354 Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Apr 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Apr 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 7, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5592033C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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May 17, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5592028C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Feb 5, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
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Severity not stated
H5592024C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5592026C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5592027C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jun 22, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5592023C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 19, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
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Severity not stated
H5592019C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5592020C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5592021C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BIRCHEM, JAMES — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/31/2007
- BIRCHEM, JAMES — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 50%, since 03/01/2017
- BIRCHEM, KATHLEEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/31/2007
- BIRCHEM, KATHLEEN — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 50%, since 03/01/2007
- CASTILLON, ADINA — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/30/2023
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.