Kittson Healthcare
1010 South Birch Ave · Hallock, MN · 56728 · 2188433612
40 certified beds Non profit - Other
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
79% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 79% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,190 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
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.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
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.
Corrected August 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C June 11, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
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.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F July 13, 2023
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.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 29, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245247 · certified since July 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.