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Oakland Park Communities, Inc.
123 Baken Street, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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.
Certified for 35 beds, Oakland Park Communities, Inc. serves Thief River Falls in Pennington County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 14, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 82.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $44K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 43.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pennington Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 29 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 82.9 | 82.9 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.5% | 43.5% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $44,030 | $245,902 | $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: 31 Dec 2025, 30 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×18 E ×2 F ×5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 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 | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0920 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | Fine | $26,685 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.5%, RNs 37.5%; 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 | 34.6% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.8% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.0% | 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: for-profit, individual.
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 Pennington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thief River Care Center | Thief River Falls | 70 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 41.4 | $246K | 1 Apr 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Pennington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Oakland Park Communities, Inc. been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Oakland Park Communities, Inc. been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $44K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Oakland Park Communities, Inc. compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Oakland Park Communities, Inc.?
Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Oakland Park Communities, Inc. last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Dec 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.