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Nursing homes in Koochiching County, Minnesota
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Koochiching County, Minnesota, with 96 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 63 health deficiencies over three cycles, 65.6 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $227K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Koochiching County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 65.6 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $227K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - International Falls | International Falls | 54 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 55.6 | $8K | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Littlefork Care Center | Littlefork | 42 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 78.6 | $219K | 10 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 3 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 3 |
| F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), St. Francis Health Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Koochiching County, Minnesota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 96 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Koochiching County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls (4 stars), Littlefork Care Center (1 stars)
How do Koochiching County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 65.6 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.