ElderGrade
C

66.2/100

Average

Kittson Healthcare

1010 South Birch Ave, Hallock, MN 56728

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 2 in Kittson County (218) 843-3612
Certified beds
40
Occupancy
88%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $8,190 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 83%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -1.8 for 22 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.09 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 83% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,190 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.60 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.09 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.22 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 82.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 25 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 11, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Jun 11, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Jun 11, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Jun 11, 2025 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

F May 22, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 22, 2024 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
DIAMOND, STACY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HULTGREN, KENNY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HUNT, HUGH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LARTER, ROLAND Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SWANSON, MICHAEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILSON, SANDY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
COLE, CARLENE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HANSON, LAURA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SURDY, JAMES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SWENSON, ANDREA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COLE, CARLENE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HANSON, LAURA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Kittson Healthcare

What is the ElderGrade for Kittson Healthcare? +

Kittson Healthcare holds an ElderGrade of C (66.2 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Kittson Healthcare? +

Residents receive an average of 3.60 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Kittson Healthcare been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 25 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Kittson Healthcare accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Kittson Healthcare is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.