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Kittson Healthcare
1010 South Birch Ave, Hallock, MN 56728
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Kittson Healthcare, in Hallock, Minnesota, is certified for 40 beds under non-profit, other ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Minnesota median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 12, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 62.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 82.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kittson Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 62.5 | 62.5 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 82.9% | 82.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,190 | $8,190 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Jun 2025, 22 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×16 E ×4 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0758 | 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. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 82.9%, RNs 80.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.7% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 10.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.3% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.5% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Kittson Memorial Hospital Association.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kittson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc | Karlstad | 46 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10.9 | — | 19 May 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Kittson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kittson Healthcare been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Kittson Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kittson Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kittson Healthcare?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kittson Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.