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HomeMinnesotaLittlefork Care Center

Littlefork Care Center

912 Main Street, Littlefork, MN 566532182786634WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(2 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
42
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $218,595

How Littlefork 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
1/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
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
3.41 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.84 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
52.8%
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 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.41 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 0.84 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
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 27, 2025
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 10, 2025
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
Koochiching County 65+
3,262
27.0% of county
County Population
12,072
Koochiching County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Littlefork Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Littlefork, Minnesota with 42 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
36.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 24, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Koochiching
Last Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
128.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Feb 27, 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: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 3 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$218,595
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineFeb 20, 2025
$218,595
Payment DenialFeb 20, 2025
47 days denied

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

Nurse Aide1.82 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.41 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.8%
RN Turnover
55.6%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (104)

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
GRAMM, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
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
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
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
EIDE BAILLY LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 3, 2023
INTERNATIONAL FALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2016
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2016
BACH, CURTISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BURROWS, AMANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 2, 2024
CASPERS, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
COPEMAN, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
DRIPPS, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
FAIRCHILD, WILLIAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 7, 2006
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GRASHORN, WANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HEJHAL, ROXANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HELL, TAMIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 9, 2025
HOFMANN, REEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HOHENSTEIN, CINDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 30, 2025
LAIR, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AInvalid Date
MARLOW, JINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
MCCLEERY, REBECCAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NASH, ERINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 28, 2025
NELSON, PATRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
NUTHAK, CATHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2009
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
RYAN, BENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
RYAN, GEOFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 12, 1998
SCHNEIDER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
STOCK, KELSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
THOMPSON, RENEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMOSON, APRILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
WALKER, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
WIESE, LORRAINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
EIDE BAILLY LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 23, 2025
INTERNATIONAL FALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONADP 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
BURROWS, AMANDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 2, 2024
CASPERS, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
COPEMAN, JEFFREYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
DRIPPS, DANIELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
FAIRCHILD, WILLIAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 7, 2006
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRASHORN, WANDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HEJHAL, ROXANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HELL, TAMIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 9, 2025
HOFMANN, REEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HOHENSTEIN, CINDYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 30, 2025
LAIR, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MARLOW, JINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
MCCLEERY, REBECCAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NASH, ERINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 28, 2025
NELSON, PATRICKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
NUTHAK, CATHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 18, 2009
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
RYAN, BENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
RYAN, GEOFFREYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 12, 1998
SCHNEIDER, TODDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
STOCK, KELSEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
THOMPSON, RENEEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMCZAK, CINDYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 15, 2023
TOMOSON, APRILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
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 Littlefork Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Littlefork Care Center
Littlefork, MNCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $218,595
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls
International Falls, MN13.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $8,190
Bigfork Valley Communities
Bigfork, MN45.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Lakewood Care Center
Baudette, MN52.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Cook Community Hospital C&NC
Cook, MN55.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck
Blackduck, MN65.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Heritage Manor
Chisholm, MN70.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Littlefork Care Center
Littlefork, MN · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$218,595
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls
International Falls, MN
13.9 mi4/53/55/5$8,190
Bigfork Valley Communities
Bigfork, MN
45.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Lakewood Care Center
Baudette, MN
52.1 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Cook Community Hospital C&NC
Cook, MN
55.2 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck
Blackduck, MN
65.4 mi2/53/54/5None recorded
Heritage Manor
Chisholm, MN
70.2 mi1/51/54/5None 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 Littlefork Care Center?▾
Littlefork Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Littlefork 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). Littlefork Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Littlefork Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Littlefork Care Center had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $218,595.
What are the staffing levels at Littlefork Care Center?▾
Littlefork Care Center provides 3.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, 0.74 LPN hours, and 1.82 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.8%.
How many beds does Littlefork Care Center have?▾
Littlefork Care Center has 42 certified beds with an average of 36.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Littlefork Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Littlefork Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Littlefork Care Center has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of St. Francis Health Services

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