Nursing homes › Minnesota › Littlefork Care Center
912 Main Street, Littlefork, MN 56653 · 2182786634 · 42 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: 3.41 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 0.84. Weekend total: 2.83. Nursing staff turnover: 53%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-08-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Health | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-02-27 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-27 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-01-23 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-02-17 |
| 2025-01-23 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-17 |
| 2025-01-23 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-17 |
| 2024-09-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-04 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-20 | Fine | $218,595 |
| 2025-02-20 | Payment Denial | 47 days payment denial |
| 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 |
| GRAMM, TIMOTHY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| SCHNEIDER, TODD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| WIESE, LORRAINE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/25/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245542. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.