D

Kittson Healthcare

1010 SOUTH BIRCH AVE, HALLOCK, MN 56728
Score: 53 / 100

Kittson Healthcare faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 53/100. The facility ranks in the 40th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Kittson Healthcare is near the national average, with 3.92 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Kittson Healthcare, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.92 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.28 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.37 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.24 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.87 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Jun 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 24 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jun 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity D
    Try 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
    Jun 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jun 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Jun 10, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $21,587

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 53 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6