Nursing homes › Minnesota › Little Falls Care Center
1200 First Avenue Northeast, Little Falls, MN 56345 · 3206322061 · 64 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with St. Francis Health Services, a group operating 14 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $592,213 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.61 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 0.59. Weekend total: 3.36. Nursing staff turnover: 53%.
All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-04-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2025-12-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-08-22 | 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 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-22 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-08-07 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-02-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2024-08-23 | 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 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-07-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-20 |
| 2024-04-18 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-18 | 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 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-18 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-18 | 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 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-18 | 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 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-18 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | complaint | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | C | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-06 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2023-09-14 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-09-14 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | complaint | corrected 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-06-29 | 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 2023-08-28 |
| 2023-06-29 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-28 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-28 |
| 2023-06-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-28 |
| 2023-06-29 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-28 |
| 2023-06-29 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-28 |
| 2023-06-29 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-28 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIPPS, DANIEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| EHLERS, DOUGLAS | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| GOODNOUGH, JENNIFER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| LAIR, MICHAEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| LIENEMANN, STEVEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| LUETMER, JOHN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| NELSON, PATRICK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| RENTZ, LAURA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| RENTZ, PAUL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| SCHNEIDER, TODD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| WIESE, LORRAINE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/25/2017 |
| BACH, CURTIS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/28/2024 |
| DRIPPS, DANIEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| EHLERS, DOUGLAS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| GOODNOUGH, JENNIFER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| GRAMM, TIMOTHY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| LAIR, MICHAEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| LIENEMANN, STEVEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2011 |
| LUETMER, JOHN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| NELSON, PATRICK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMI | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/08/2022 |
| RAW, CAROL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/2005 |
| RENTZ, LAURA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| RENTZ, PAUL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| SCHNEIDER, TODD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245399. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.