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Little Falls Care Center
1200 First Avenue Northeast, Little Falls, MN 56345
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.
Little Falls Care Center, in Little Falls, Minnesota, is certified for 64 beds under non-profit, other ownership and belongs to the St. Francis Health Services chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 9, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 65.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 52.6%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Morrison Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 42 | 7 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 65.6 | 15.6 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.6% | 52.6% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 18 Apr 2024, 29 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×35 E ×2 F ×1 C ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | C | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 6 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.6%, RNs 73.3%; 1 administrator 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 | 18.1% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.4% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.4% | 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: Little Falls Health Services. Chain: St. Francis Health Services (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/03/2015 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2023 |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2025 |
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 Morrison County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ottos Care Center | Little Falls | 86 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4.7 | — | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Pierz Villa Inc | Pierz | 45 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15.6 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Morrison County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Little Falls Care Center been cited for?
42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Little Falls Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Little Falls Care Center 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 Little Falls Care Center?
It is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain. Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Big Stone Therapies, Inc, Eide Bailly LLP and St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Little Falls Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Apr 2024.
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.