Little Falls Care Center
1200 First Avenue Northeast, Little Falls, MN 56345 · (320) 632-2061
Non profit - Corporation · 64 certified beds
Little Falls Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 8 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 30, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 30, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.July 30, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 30, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 30, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 30, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.July 30, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.July 30, 2026 · F0572 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 23 citations.
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.July 30, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 30, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 21, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 20, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 31, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.August 22, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 22, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.August 22, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.August 7, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 4, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.August 23, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 26, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 18, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.April 18, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 6, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 6, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 6, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 6, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 6, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 25, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 25, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 25, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 25, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.61 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.24 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.79 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.6% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 58.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- St Ottos Care Center Little Falls · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pierz Villa Inc Pierz · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy Albany · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Knute Nelson Care Center Alexandria · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bethany on the Lake LLC Alexandria · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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