Littlefork Care Center
Nursing Home · Littlefork, MN
CMS certification number245542
Contact & location
912 Main StreetLittlefork, MN 56653
Koochiching County
- Phone
- (218) 278-6634
- ZIP code
- 56653 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 42
- Residents per day
- 36.3 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Koochiching Health Services
- Chain
- ST. Francis Health Services (14 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 24, 1991
- 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
- 3.41 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.84 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.82 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.83 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.8 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 55.6 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 33 health · 5 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | 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 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | 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 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | 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 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | 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 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | 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 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-08-06 | 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 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-02-27 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-20 | 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 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-01-23 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-17 |
| 2025-01-23 | 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 2025-02-17 |
| 2025-01-23 | 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 2025-02-17 |
| 2024-09-26 | 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 2024-11-04 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $218,595 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-20 | Payment Denial | 47 days payment denial |
| 2025-02-20 | Fine | $218,595 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burrows, Amanda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Caspers, Megan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Copeman, Jeffrey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dripps, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehlers, Douglas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eide Bailly LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fairchild, William (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grashorn, Wanda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanneken, Michelle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hejhal, Roxanne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hell, Tami (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hofmann, Reed (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hohenstein, Cindy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| International Falls Memorial Hospital Association (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lair, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lienemann, Steven (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luetmer, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marlow, Jina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCleery, Rebecca (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nash, Erin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Patrick (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nuthak, Cathy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Laura (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Ben (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Geoffrey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schneider, Todd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST. Francis Health Services of Morris, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stock, Kelsey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Renee (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tomczak, Cindy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tomoson, April (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walker, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wiese, Lorraine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dripps, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehlers, Douglas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gramm, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lair, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lienemann, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luetmer, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Patrick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Laura (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schneider, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wiese, Lorraine (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dripps, Daniel (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehlers, Douglas (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gramm, Timothy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lair, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Littlefork Care Center?
Littlefork Care Center has a 1-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 Littlefork Care Center have?
It has 42 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.
Has Littlefork Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $218,595 in the last three years.
Who owns Littlefork Care Center?
It is part of ST. Francis Health Services and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Littlefork Care Center?
(218) 278-6634. The facility is located at 912 Main Street, Littlefork, MN 56653.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.