Facility profile · CCN 245247
Kittson Healthcare
26 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $21,587.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202626
Total citations
25
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$21,587
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
26 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Jun 11, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Jun 11, 2025 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard |
| Jun 11, 2025 | F700 | 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) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard |
| Jun 11, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard |
| Jun 11, 2025 | F578 | 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. | D | Standard |
| May 22, 2024 | F744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint |
| May 22, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| May 22, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| May 22, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| May 22, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| May 22, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| May 22, 2024 | F604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint |
| May 22, 2024 | F583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint |
| May 22, 2024 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard |
| May 22, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| May 22, 2024 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard |
| May 22, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Mar 18, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 29, 2023 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | G | Complaint |
| Sep 29, 2023 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 29, 2023 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 13, 2023 | F727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard |
| Jul 13, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Jul 13, 2023 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard |
| Apr 20, 2023 | F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $21,587 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Fine | $13,397 | — |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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