About Littlefork Care Center

Littlefork Care Center is a nursing home in Littlefork, Minnesota. Its capacity is 42 beds, below the Minnesota median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of St. Francis Health Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 33 citations, the most recent on December 10, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.65 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

1.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (33)

Records from September 2024 to December 2025.

December 10, 2025
Tag F0600
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0881
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0585
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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0755
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0609
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0887
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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 24, 2026.
August 6, 2025
Tag F0627
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2025.
August 6, 2025
Tag F0609
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0732
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 12, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0657
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0744
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0577
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $218,595

February 20, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $218,595 against this nursing home on February 20, 2025.
February 20, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 27, 2025, lasting 47 days (triggered by inspection on February 20, 2025).

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Staffing

3.65 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.22 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit

Part of St. Francis Health Services, a chain of 14 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 4.6 for staffing, 3.0 for quality measures.

Parent company: St. Francis Health Services of Morris, INC

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

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Nursing Homes

Minnesota median$10,646/mo

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