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ST OTTOS CARE CENTER

920 SOUTHEAST 4TH STREET, LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
Score: 91 / 100

St Ottos Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Little Falls, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 12% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at St Ottos Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.80 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.21 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

St Ottos Care Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.80 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.55 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.03 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.21 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.66 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Nov 7, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0646 Severity D
    Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
    Nov 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Nov 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Nov 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service 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 6.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
86
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0