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Complaint Investigation

Little Falls Care Center

July 30, 2026 · Little Falls, MN · 1200 First Avenue Northeast
Citations 8
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 64
Provider ID 245399
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Little Falls Care Center
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Inspection Summary

LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER in LITTLE FALLS, MN — inspection on July 30, 2026.

Found 8 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0572
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER in LITTLE FALLS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0572 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-30.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER in LITTLE FALLS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0580 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-30.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER in LITTLE FALLS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-30.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER in LITTLE FALLS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-30.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER in LITTLE FALLS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-30.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER in LITTLE FALLS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-30.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER in LITTLE FALLS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0851 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-30.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER in LITTLE FALLS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-30.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.