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Kittson Healthcare

1010 SOUTH BIRCH AVE, HALLOCK, MN 56728 · CCN 245247

Ratings

Overall
★★★☆☆ 3
Health inspection
★★☆☆☆ 2
Quality measures
★★★★★ 5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4

Facility

Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Certified beds
40
Avg residents/day
32.6
Phone
2188433612

Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityMinnesota avgNational avgvs state
12025-06-1168.19.5-2.1 better
22024-05-22137.89.8+5.2 worse
32023-07-1377.49.3-0.4 better

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Quality of life and care2
Nursing and physician services1
Resident rights1
Pharmacy service1
Infection control1

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.9265.4%
RN staffing (reported)1.2853.3%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)5.43

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$21,587
Number of fines
2
Number of penalties
2
Payment denials
0

Inspection citations (26)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm

  1. DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-06-05

    Actual harm

  3. DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-08-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  4. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-06-11

    Potential for minimal harm

  5. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-06-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-08-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  8. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-03-18 · Health · corrected 2024-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  21. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  22. GF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20

    Actual harm

  23. EF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. FF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  26. JF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2023-04-20 · Health · corrected 2023-04-01

    Immediate jeopardy

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
COLE, CARLENEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL1990-04-23
HANSON, LAURAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2023-11-13
SURDY, JAMESIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2016-11-01
SWENSON, ANDREAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2023-04-01

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.