Kittson Healthcare
Nursing Home · Hallock, MN
CMS certification number245247
Contact & location
1010 South Birch AveHallock, MN 56728
Kittson County
- Phone
- (218) 843-3612
- ZIP code
- 56728 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 35.3 (88% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- Kittson Memorial Hospital Association
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1982
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.60 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.09 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.34 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.17 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.22 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 82.9 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 80.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 25 health · 19 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-06-05 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-23 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-06-11 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-05-22 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-05-22 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-22 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-03-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2023-09-29 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-07-13 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-07-13 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-07-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-31 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,190 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-29 | Fine | $8,190 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cole, Carlene (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Laura (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Surdy, James (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swenson, Andrea (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Diamond, Stacy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hultgren, Kenny (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunt, Hugh (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Larter, Roland (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanson, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilson, Sandy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cole, Carlene (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Laura (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Surdy, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swenson, Andrea (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Kittson Healthcare?
Kittson Healthcare has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Kittson Healthcare have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.
Has Kittson Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,190 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Kittson Healthcare?
(218) 843-3612. The facility is located at 1010 South Birch Ave, Hallock, MN 56728.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.