Little Falls Care Center
Little Falls, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245399) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 632-2061 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Little Falls Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of about 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Little Falls Care Center reports 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Little Falls Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Little Falls Care Center is a non-profit nursing home in Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1986. The facility is certified for 64 beds with an average daily census of 58.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Little Falls Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, Quality Measures rating of 3 out of 5, and Staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Little Falls Care Center is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and most current details directly at Medicare.gov Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Little Falls Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
It reports 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a 52.6% nursing turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 64 beds with an average daily population of 58.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility that is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3206322061 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3206322061 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245399?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.