Nursing homes › Minnesota › Oakland Park Communities, Inc.
123 Baken Street, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 · 2186811675 · 35 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Individual.
Total nurse staffing: 3.78 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.09. Weekend total: 3.19. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 29 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2026-02-19 | 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 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-16 |
| 2025-12-31 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-31 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-31 | 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 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-31 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-12-31 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-31 |
| 2025-07-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| 2024-03-21 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-21 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-03-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-03-21 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2024-04-08 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | Fine | $26,685 |
| 2025-07-17 | Fine | $17,345 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHEM, JAMES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 03/01/2017 |
| BIRCHEM, KATHLEEN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 03/01/2007 |
| BIRCHEM, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/31/2007 |
| BIRCHEM, KATHLEEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/31/2007 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245592. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.