The Vardell Report.La Crescent Health Services

Across 3 inspections from December 2023 to April 2026, state surveyors documented 32 findings at La Crescent Health Services; 32 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

3

2023–2026, standard

Findings

32

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

32

Of 32 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Apr 142026

   Standard health inspection

   22 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 19, 2026
   • F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected May 19, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Feb 62025

   Standard health inspection

   2 findings

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 18, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 18, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Dec 62023

   Standard health inspection

   8 findings

   • F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in December 2023, February 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232526F880 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F812 in December 2023 and February 2025. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232526F812 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

   Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

3. 03

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

4. 04

   Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

   CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts December 6, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Minnesota state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 6, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 6, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 14, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 245319

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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