Little Falls Care Center
1200 First Avenue Northeast · Little Falls, MN · 56345 · 3206322061
64 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: St. Francis Health Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
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.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
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 May 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C April 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245399 · certified since December 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.