Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Littlefork Care Center
912 Main Street · Littlefork, MN 56653 · 42 certified beds
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About Littlefork Care Center
Littlefork Care Center is a nursing home in Littlefork, Minnesota, in Koochiching County. Public records list 42 beds. Ownership records list a nonprofit operator and tie the listing to St. Francis Health Services. It is Medicare certified. We hold 33 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 10 December 2025. CMS also lists 2 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.41 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
32
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
32
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
32
Inspection history (33)
Records from September 2024 to December 2025.
February 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-27 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-27.GOVFebruary 27, 2025 · E
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-27 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-27.GOVFebruary 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0699Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-27 under CMS tag F0699 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-27.GOVFebruary 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-27 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-27.GOVFebruary 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-27 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-27.GOVFebruary 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0676Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-27 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-27.GOVFebruary 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-27 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-27.GOVFebruary 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-27 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-27.GOVFebruary 20, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-20 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-20.GOVJanuary 23, 2025 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-23 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2025 · D
Citation F0585Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-23 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2025 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-23 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-23.GOVSeptember 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-26.GOV
Penalties (2)
Total fines on file: $218,595
February 20, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-53917CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $218,595 against this nursing home on 2025-02-20 (Fine ID: 53917). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-20.GOVFebruary 20, 2025 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2025-03-27CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-03-27, lasting 47 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-02-20). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-20.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 3.41 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.22 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.22 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.41 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.41 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.41 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.19 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit
CMS Care Compare chain: St. Francis Health Services
Chain ID 487 · 14 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2.8
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.2
- Chain average staffing rating: 4.6
- Chain average quality measure rating: 2.9
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: St. Francis Health Services of Morris, INC
chain · PAC 4981515004
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MN range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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