Havenwood Care Center

Nursing Home · Bemidji, MN

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number245397

Contact & location

1633 Delton Avenue NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
Beltrami County
Phone
(218) 444-1745
ZIP code
56601 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
65
Residents per day
59.0 (91% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Eldercare of Bemidji INC
Medicare certified since
December 1, 1986
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.35 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.84 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.77 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.74 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.02 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
36.6 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 29, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
49 health · 25 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-29 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-04-29 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-04-29 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-04-29 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-04-29 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-04-29 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-04-29 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-04-29 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 2026-06-12
2026-04-29 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-04-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-01-16 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-03-19
2025-10-22 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-22
2025-10-22 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-22
2025-08-07 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-08-31
2025-07-17 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 2025-08-15
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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-14
2025-02-12 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 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 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-02-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2024-06-04 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-01
2024-06-04 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 2024-07-01
2024-05-09 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 2024-06-15
2024-04-05 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
F0729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 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 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-05 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2023-12-04 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-12-28
2023-10-06 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-28
2023-09-21 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 2023-10-18

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

5 penalties in the last three years, including $137,245 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-16Payment Denial34 days payment denial
2026-01-16Fine$88,970
2025-06-11Fine$26,685
2023-12-04Fine$13,397
2023-09-21Fine$8,193

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Birchem, James (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Birchem, Kathleen (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Birchem, James (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Birchem, Kathleen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Eldercare of Minnesota, INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Erickson, Laura (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jarvis, Steffanie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilcox, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Birchem, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Birchem, Kathleen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jarvis, Steffanie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Birchem, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Birchem, Kathleen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Eldercare of Minnesota, INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Erickson, Laura (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilcox, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Havenwood Care Center?

Havenwood Care Center has a 2-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 Havenwood Care Center have?

It has 65 certified beds and cares for about 59 residents per day.

Has Havenwood Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $137,245 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Havenwood Care Center?

(218) 444-1745. The facility is located at 1633 Delton Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.