Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LITTLE FALLS CARE CENTER
LITTLE FALLS, MN · 64 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 30, 2026
CMS Certification Number 245399 · first certified December 1986
Ownership
Operated by ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MN
10 citations — more than 36% of the 337 certified nursing homes in MN. Compared within MN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Facilities in MN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 641 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
7 of the 10 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 10 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 10 |
| Median facility in MN | 12 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 29, 2023 | 1 |
| April 18, 2024 | 2 |
| July 30, 2026 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 2 | 2026-07-30 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2023-06-29 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2024-04-18 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 30, 2026 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2026) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2026) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2026) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2026) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 31, 2026) |
April 18, 2024 — 2 citations
June 29, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 12, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.