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Oakland Park Communities

123 BAKEN STREET, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701

(218) 681-1675

35 licensed beds

CMS rates Oakland Park Communities 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 64 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with $44,030 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Thief River Falls, MN 56701

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Bed capacity

State license

424597

CMS facility ID

245592

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Oakland Park Communities

Legal entity

Oakland Park Communities, Inc.

Street address

123 BAKEN STREET

City / state / ZIP

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Phone

(218) 681-1675

Website

oaklandparktrf.com

State license #

424597

About this facility — Oakland Park Communities

Oakland Park Communities is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. It is licensed for 35 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Thief River Falls and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Oakland Park Communities 64 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $44,030 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

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner

Oakland Park Communities Inc

Ownership type

For profit - Individual

Administrator

Steffanie Jarvis

Registered owners & officers

Birchem, James

Direct owner · Director — 50% stake — since 2007

Birchem, Kathleen

Direct owner · Director — 50% stake — since 2007

Castillon, Adina

Managing employee — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

1 naming this facility — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1991-12-01

License expires

2027-01-16

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

10 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$44,030 total

Last standard inspection

2025-12-31

Nurse staffing

3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$313 per day (≈ $9,520/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

63% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 36% private/other

Occupancy

96% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

23% below the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Licensed as

Assisted Living Facility

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.

2026-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0657

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-10-02

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-10-02

2026-02-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2026-03-16

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-01-26

F-0760

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2026-03-16

7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (59 citations)

2025-12-31Health inspection5 citations

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2026-01-31

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-01-31

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-01-31

F-0881

D · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2026-01-31

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2026-01-31

2025-07-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-07-02

2025-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0684

G · Actual harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0697

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0851

F · No harm found

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0867

F · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0868

F · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-28

2024-03-21Health inspection7 citations

F-0637

D · No harm found

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2024-04-17

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-04-15

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-04-15

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-04-08

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-08

F-0883

E · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F-0920

E · No harm found

Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.

Corrected 2024-04-01

2025-12-31Fire-safety inspection11 citations

K-0226

F · No harm found

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Corrected 2026-01-13

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0346

D · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2026-01-21

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-14

K-0354

D · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2026-01-21

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-01-13

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2026-04-30

K-0912

D · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2026-01-14

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-01-22

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-01-30

2025-01-30Fire-safety inspection12 citations

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-02-28

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2025-02-28

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0226

D · No harm found

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0321

F · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-03-26

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-02-28

K-0923

F · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-02-28

2024-03-21Fire-safety inspection10 citations

K-0281

D · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-03-19

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-04-04

K-0346

D · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-02

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-08

K-0354

D · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-02

K-0521

D · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-04-03

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-04-11

K-0923

F · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-04-12

Federal penalties

2025-12-30Fine$26,685

2025-07-17Fine$17,345

Total fines$44,030

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245592.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Minnesota.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 90% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 32

Federal fines, 3 years

$44,030

More than 84% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.8

Higher than 26% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.2

Nursing staff turnover, annual

42%

Higher than 56% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 40%

Resident outcomes

On 17 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 5 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	38.2%	18.2%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	2.4%	3.9%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.5%	1.7%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	8.4%	2.6%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	2.7%	4.1%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.9%	4.1%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	97.3%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	26.3%	18.8%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	11.8%	12.7%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.0%	96.4%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	2.8%	5.1%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	18.4%	23.7%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	27.4%	17.2%	15.4%	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	90.7%	88.1%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	4.4%	1.9%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.0%	83.3%	80.1%	Near state average

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0918 3 inspections. Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F-0657 2 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F-0580 2 inspections. Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F-0883 2 inspections. Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

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

North Valley Health Center, about 28 miles.
Riverview Hospital, about 30 miles.
Essentia Health Fosston, about 42 miles.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
North Star Manor, Warren, about 28 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, about 29 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Mcintosh Senior Living, Mcintosh, about 35 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Karlstad Healthcare Center, Karlstad, about 36 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

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