Little Falls Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
not have people like that in the facility. Resident R1's care plan was also updated. Fall Prevention and Management Policy dated 6/5/23 indicated the care center will assess each resident for risk of falls and identify interventions to assist in preventing falls and/or injuries. The policy indicated the facility will educate staff, residents, and families to promote a culture of safety, to keep residents safe and reduce falls risks.Record reviewed indicated by 12/22/25, staff were interviewed to gather details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. No further incidents were reported to the staff. -NA-A and RN-B were terminated
in the alleged misconduct in violation of employer rules or policies on 12/23/25.-On 12/22/25 the facility had developed and started education for all of their staff on transfer/ mobility and gait belt procedures for dependents residents. -On 12/30/25 through 12/31/25 staff were interviewed and were able to articulate appropriate transfer/ mobility and gait belt procedures. This deficient practice is being cited at past Non-compliance.
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Little Falls Care Center in LITTLE FALLS, MN inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LITTLE FALLS, MN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Little Falls Care Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.