Oakland Park Communities, INC.
Nursing Home · Thief River Falls, MN
CMS certification number245592
Contact & location
123 Baken StreetThief River Falls, MN 56701
Pennington County
- Phone
- (218) 681-1675
- ZIP code
- 56701 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 35
- Residents per day
- 33.9 (97% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Oakland Park Communities, INC
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1991
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 3.78 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.09 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.19 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.50 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.19 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.5 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 31, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 29 health · 33 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | 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 2026-01-26 |
| 2026-02-19 | 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 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-19 | 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 2026-03-16 |
| 2025-12-31 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-31 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-31 | 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 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-31 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-31 | 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 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-07-17 | 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 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-21 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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. F0920 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-21 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-03-21 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-08 |
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 $44,030 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | Fine | $26,685 |
| 2025-07-17 | Fine | $17,345 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Birchem, James (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Birchem, Kathleen (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Birchem, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Birchem, Kathleen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castillon, Adina (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Oakland Park Communities, INC.?
Oakland Park Communities, INC. 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 Oakland Park Communities, INC. have?
It has 35 certified beds and cares for about 34 residents per day.
Has Oakland Park Communities, INC. been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $44,030 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Oakland Park Communities, INC.?
(218) 681-1675. The facility is located at 123 Baken Street, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.