01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-31 | 8 | 2025-12-31 | 11 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-01-30 | 14 | 2025-01-30 | 12 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-03-21 | 7 | 2024-03-21 | 10 |
CMS CCN 2455922026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Oakland Park Communities, Inc.
123 Baken Street · Thief River Falls, MN 56701 · Pennington County
Certified beds35CMS provider file
Recent citation rows62current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
62 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 14 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-02-19 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-16 · complaint2026-02-19 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2026-01-26 · complaint2026-02-19 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-16 · complaint2025-12-31 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-312025-12-31 · HEALTHF0628Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-312025-12-31 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-312025-12-31 · HEALTHF0881Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-312025-12-31 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-312025-12-31 · FIREK0226Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-132025-12-31 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-222025-12-31 · FIREK0346Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-212025-12-31 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-142025-12-31 · FIREK0354Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-212025-12-31 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-132025-12-31 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-222025-12-31 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-04-302025-12-31 · FIREK0912Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-142025-12-31 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-222025-12-31 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-302025-07-17 · HEALTHF0689Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-07-02 · complaint2025-01-30 · FIREE0015Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-282025-01-30 · FIREE0030Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-282025-01-30 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-282025-01-30 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-2803 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | Fine | $26,685 | 0 |
| 2025-07-17 | Fine | $17,345 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- BIRCHEM, JAMESIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50% · since 03/01/2017
- BIRCHEM, KATHLEENIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50% · since 03/01/2007
- CASTILLON, ADINAIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 01/30/2023
- BIRCHEM, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/31/2007
- BIRCHEM, KATHLEENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/31/2007
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.78per resident day
RN hours1.09per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.19per resident day
Staff turnover43.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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