Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure staff completed mandatory communication training for 2 of 10 staff (nursing assistant (NA)-A, licensed practical nurse (LPN)-B) reviewed for training requirements. This had the potential to affect all 34 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: The facility assessment dated [DATE], indicated the facility had developed a training program that included an orientation process and ongoing training for all new and existing staff to ensure the programs meet the regulatory requirements. The assessment indicated all staff were to receive training in communicating effectively. …
F941 citations in Minnesota
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Minnesota cites F941 less often than its own record predicts
0.60 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Minnesota in 2025, this is the portion that was F941.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Minnesota surveyors wrote
F941 findings written in Minnesota, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide training about communicating with non-English speaking residents who were identified as residents the facility may serve, for 5 of 5 staff (nursing assistant [NA]-G, NA-H, NA-I, registered nurse [RN]-A, licensed practical nurse [LPN]-B) reviewed. The facility identified two residents who were non-English speaking. Findings include: Review of sampled staff training identified the following staff lacked training for communicating with non-English speaking residents: 1) NA-G 2) NA-H 3) NA-I 4) RN-A 5) LPN-B On 8/12/24 at 12:54 p.m., nursing assistant (NA)-D could not recall training for communicating with non-English speaking residents. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Minnesota citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.08% | 1.28× |
| 2025 | 0.04% | 0.60× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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