Littlefork Care Center
LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN — inspection on December 10, 2025.
Found 12 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
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0610 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
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 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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
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 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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER in LITTLEFORK, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
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 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LITTLEFORK CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
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