Littlefork Care Center
CMS rates Littlefork Care Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 38 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $218,595 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Littlefork Care Center
Littlefork Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Littlefork, Minnesota. It is licensed for 42 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).
It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Littlefork and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of St. Francis Health Services, a group of 14 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Littlefork Care Center 38 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $218,595 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0609 3 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0585 2 inspections. 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.
- F-0610 2 inspections. Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Who to contact in Minnesota
- Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
- File a complaint: 800-369-7994
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Bigfork Valley Hospital, about 45 miles.
- Cook Hospital, about 55 miles.
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center, about 87 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Good Samaritan Society - International Falls, International Falls, about 14 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Bigfork Valley Villa Assisted Living, Bigfork, about 45 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Lakewood Care Center, Baudette, about 52 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Cook Hospital & Care Center, Cook, about 55 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck, Blackduck, about 65 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.