LITTLEFORK MEDICAL CENTER Nursing Home


LITTLEFORK MEDICAL CENTER (CCN: 245542) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in LITTLEFORK, MN (56653). The facility has an overall rating of 3/5, health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. It offers 42 certified beds and maintains an average of 35.1 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.26046 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since April 24, 1991 and the last listed health inspection was on December 6, 2023, The facility is located in Koochiching county and provides senior and nursing home care.

LITTLEFORK MEDICAL CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: LITTLEFORK MEDICAL CENTER

Address: 912 MAIN STREET, LITTLEFORK, MN 56653

Phone: (218) 278-6634

County: Koochiching (350)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 42

Average Residents Per Day: 35.1 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: KOOCHICHING HEALTH SERVICES

First Approved Date: April 24, 1991

Affiliated Entity: ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES (487)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Both

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 3 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 3 ()

QM Rating: 2 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: (2)

Staffing Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.92289, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6461, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6914, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3375

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.26046

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.67725, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.3235

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0954

Nurse Staff Turnover: 34.1, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 25.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9366, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.5809, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2528

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.02281, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8207, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 1.0307

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.70968

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.04611

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-12-06 (Score: 0), Cycle 2: 2022-11-02 (Score: 52), Cycle 3: 2021-03-22 (Score: 100)

Total Weighted Health Score: 34.000

Reported Incidents: 1, Substantiated Complaints: 5

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 3, Total Fines in Dollars: 89081.25, Payment Denials Number: 1, Total Penalties Number: 4

Location and GPS: 912 MAIN STREET,LITTLEFORK,MN,56653 (48.4009, -93.553)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-02-16

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-20

Citation on 2023-02-16

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-20

Citation on 2023-02-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-20

Citation on 2022-08-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-30

Citation on 2022-08-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-30

Citation on 2022-08-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-30

Citation on 2022-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-05-18

Citation on 2022-11-02

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-02

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20

Citation on 2021-03-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-04-20


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-18

Citation on 2023-12-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-18

Citation on 2022-11-07

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-11-30