Deficiency Index

Neilson Place

Bemidji, Minnesota · CCN 245039

33 surveys since 2012. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
127
Surveys
33
Harm or worse
13
Immediate jeopardyall corrected before survey
1
The record, 2012–2026
’12’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records. All were recorded as past non-compliance — corrected before the survey.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file20/33

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
78
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
SANFORD HEALTH
County
Beltrami · rural
Medicare-certified since
1979

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
4
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 52 not-for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Minnesota.

Last survey on record

Mar 5, 2026

249 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.804.39
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.89—
Annual nurse turnover55.4%37.0%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$45,915 across 3 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ12.1%K—L—
Actual harmG510.6%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD3268.1%E510.6%F36.4%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C12.1%
CMS’s current file: 47 of the 127 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6894×

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

  • F8804×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6093×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • F6103×

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • F6772×

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Neilson Place, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF678Sep 27, 2024

    Based on interview and document review the facility failed to immediately identify code status and act on resident wishes for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for resuscitation status. This resulted in an immediate jeopardy for R1 when staff initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) against R1's wishes. The IJ began on [DATE], at approximately 5:40 p.m. when R1 was found by a nursing assistant (NA)-A in the common area of the unit. R1 was pale, lips blue and unable to speak. R1 was administered the Heimlich Maneuver, CPR was initiated and was sent to the hospital where she subsequently required mechanically assisted ventilation. The IJ was identified on [DATE], and the administrator was notified of the IJ on [DATE], at 11:13 a.m. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Dec 9, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure care planned fall interventions were implemented for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for falls. This resulted in actual harm for R1 who fell and sustained a fracture requiring surgical repair. The facility implemented corrective action prior to the start of survey, and this is issued in past noncompliance. R1's Resident Face Sheet indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and re-admitted , following hospitalization, on 11/13/25. R1's diagnosis included displaced fracture of right femur. Alzheimer's disease, dementia, history of sacral fracture and failure to thrive. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF603Jul 2, 2025

    Based on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for use of electric wheelchairs in the community was free from involuntary seclusion. This resulted in actual psychosocial harm for R1 when the facility took away her personal mobile equipment (power wheelchair), which restricted R1's access to her community (including family), causing increased depressive symptoms, isolation and withdrawal from usual activities. Findings include: R1's admission Record indicated she admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnosis included diabetes, arthritis, right above the knee amputation, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Dec 20, 2024

    Based on interview and document review the facility failed to follow care planned intervention for the use of a gait belt for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed. This resulted in actual harm when R1 fell while ambulating with staff assistance and sustained bilateral sacral fractures (a break in the bone at the back of the pelvis). The deficient practice was corrected prior to the start of the survey therefore, was issued at past non-compliance. Findings include: R1's Resident Face Sheet identified an admitted [DATE] and a latest return date of 12/16/24. R1's diagnosis included osteoarthritis, age related osteoporosis and impaired mobility. R1's care plan dated 10/25/22, identified a self care deficit due to morbid obesity and pain in right knee. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Feb 29, 2024

    Based on observation, interview and document review the facility failed monitor and develop and implement interventions to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers for 2 of 3 residents (R1,R4) reviewed. This resulted in actual harm to R1 who developed new and worsening pressure ulcers. Findings include: R1 Admission Observation dated 1/2/24, identified bruises and pressure sores. The observation did not identify location, size or stage of pressure sores. R1's Skin Risk assessment dated [DATE] indicated a Braden Scale for predicting pressure ulcer risk identifed a score of 13, inidcating he was at moderate risk for skin breakdown. R1's Physician Order Report dated 1/2/24 through 2/29/24, identified an order dated 1/2/24, that indicated: weekly skin check. […]

Read 30 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 30 of 127 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 5, 2026Standard8 findings
  • Dec 9, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jul 2, 2025Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Apr 4, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 25, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Dec 20, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Dec 5, 2024Standard10 findings
  • Sep 27, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
Show the 25 earlier surveys
  • Jul 2, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 29, 2024Complaint5 findings · 2 harm
  • Nov 9, 2023Complaint3 findings
  • Oct 25, 2023Standard8 findings
  • Oct 19, 2023Complaint3 findings
  • Mar 17, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 29, 2022Standard and complaint4 findings
  • Jun 17, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 18, 2021Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 6, 2021Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 20, 2020Standard8 findings
  • Jun 12, 2020Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
  • Feb 20, 2020Complaint3 findings
  • Aug 16, 2019Standard10 findings
  • May 7, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 9, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 20, 2018Standard8 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 24, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 24, 2017Standard11 findings
  • Feb 23, 2017Complaint4 findings · 3 harm
  • Sep 1, 2016Standard4 findings
  • Jul 9, 2015Standard2 findings
  • Jun 5, 2014Standard3 findings
  • May 2, 2013—5 findings
  • Aug 17, 2012—7 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

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