Nursing homes › Minnesota › Havenwood Care Center
1633 Delton Avenue Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601 · 2184441745 · 65 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 4.35 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 0.84. Weekend total: 4.02. Nursing staff turnover: 37%.
All-time on record: 49 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-01-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2025-10-22 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-10-22 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-08-31 |
| 2025-07-17 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-14 |
| 2025-02-12 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-06-04 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-06-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-09 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-04-05 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-05 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-05 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-05 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-05 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Fine | $88,970 |
| 2026-01-16 | Payment Denial | 34 days payment denial |
| 2025-06-11 | Fine | $26,685 |
| 2023-12-04 | Fine | $13,397 |
| 2023-09-21 | Fine | $8,193 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHEM, JAMES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 05/29/1994 |
| BIRCHEM, KATHLEEN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 05/29/1994 |
| BIRCHEM, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/29/1994 |
| BIRCHEM, KATHLEEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/29/1994 |
| JARVIS, STEFFANIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2017 |
| BIRCHEM, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/29/1994 |
| BIRCHEM, KATHLEEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/29/1994 |
| ELDERCARE OF MINNESOTA, INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/15/2005 |
| ERICKSON, LAURA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/21/2024 |
| WILCOX, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245397. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.