Oakland Park Communities, Inc.
123 Baken Street, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 · (218) 681-1675
For profit - Individual · 35 certified beds
Oakland Park Communities, Inc. has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 5 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $44,030 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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 December 31, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.December 31, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.December 31, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.December 31, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.December 31, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.December 31, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.February 19, 2026 · F0580 · 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.February 19, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 19, 2026 · F0760 · 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.July 17, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.January 30, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $26,685December 30, 2025
- Fine of $17,345July 17, 2025
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 | 3.78 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.09 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.19 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.5% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 35 |
| Average residents per day | 33.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Thief River Care Center Thief River Falls · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Villa St. Vincent Crookston · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Lifecare Greenbush Manor Greenbush · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Kittson Healthcare Hallock · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc Karlstad · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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