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HomeMinnesotaLittle Falls Care Center

Little Falls Care Center

1200 First Avenue Northeast, Little Falls, MN 563453206322061WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(33 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
64
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Little Falls Care Center Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.61 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.59 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
52.6%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.61 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 0.59 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
21
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 29, 2023
Most recent cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 18, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Morrison County 65+
6,853
20.1% of county
County Population
34,023
Morrison County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Little Falls Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Little Falls, Minnesota with 64 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
64
Avg Residents/Day
58.5
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Morrison
Last Inspection
Apr 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
79.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (41)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Minimal Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 11 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.79 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.24 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.61 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.36 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.6%
RN Turnover
73.3%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (106)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DRIPPS, DANIELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
LAIR, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NELSON, PATRICKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
RENTZ, LAURAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
WIESE, LORRAINEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
DRIPPS, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 31, 2011
LUETMER, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NELSON, PATRICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
WIESE, LORRAINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 3, 2015
EIDE BAILLY LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 3, 2023
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2014
BACH, CURTISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BAKKE, CHRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 30, 2019
CASPERS, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
CHRISTENSEN, JEANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 30, 2024
DRIPPS, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HEJHAL, ROXANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HOFMANN, REEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HUSETH, KENDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2024
LAIR, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MARLOW, JINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
MILLER, KELLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 9, 2020
NELSON - HOLIEN, KELSIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NELSON, PATRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
NOLTING, STACYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 5, 2025
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RENTZ, PAULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
RIFE, DARENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 17, 2025
RYAN, BENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
SCHNEIDER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
SCHYMA, SHELIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2020
STOCK, KELSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
THOMPSON, RENEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMOSON, APRILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
VERLEY, KELLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 18, 2020
WALKER, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
WIESE, LORRAINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 23, 2025
EIDE BAILLY LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 23, 2025
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
BACH, CURTISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BAKKE, CHRISTINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 30, 2019
BAUSCH, AARONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 18, 2025
CASPERS, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
CHRISTENSEN, JEANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 30, 2024
DRIPPS, DANIELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HEJHAL, ROXANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HOFMANN, REEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HUSETH, KENDRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2024
LAIR, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LATHROP, CARLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2024
LIENEMANN, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MARLOW, JINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
MILLER, KELLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 9, 2020
NELSON - HOLIEN, KELSIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NELSON, PATRICKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
NOLTING, STACYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 5, 2025
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RENTZ, PAULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
RIFE, DARENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 17, 2025
RYAN, BENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
SCHNEIDER, TODDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
SCHYMA, SHELIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2020
STOCK, KELSEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
THOMPSON, RENEEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMOSON, APRILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
VERLEY, KELLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 18, 2020
WALKER, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
WIESE, LORRAINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Little Falls Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Little Falls Care Center
Little Falls, MNCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
St Ottos Care Center
Little Falls, MN1.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Pierz Villa INC
Pierz, MN11.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Cura of Long Prairie
Long Prairie, MN24.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
Brainerd, MN25.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr
Sartell, MN25.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
Brainerd, MN25.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Little Falls Care Center
Little Falls, MN · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
St Ottos Care Center
Little Falls, MN
1.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Pierz Villa INC
Pierz, MN
11.7 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Cura of Long Prairie
Long Prairie, MN
24.3 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
Brainerd, MN
25.4 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr
Sartell, MN
25.9 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
Brainerd, MN
25.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Little Falls Care Center?▾
Little Falls Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Little Falls Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Little Falls Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Little Falls Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Little Falls Care Center had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 18, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Little Falls Care Center?▾
Little Falls Care Center provides 3.61 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, 0.24 LPN hours, and 2.79 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.6%.
How many beds does Little Falls Care Center have?▾
Little Falls Care Center has 64 certified beds with an average of 58.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Little Falls Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota, including 1 in Little Falls. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Little Falls Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Little Falls Care Center has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 33 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of St. Francis Health Services

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