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Pennington Health Services
2001 Eastwood Drive, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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Pennington Health Services Description
Pennington Health Services is a community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Thief River Falls, Minnesota and is part of the St. Francis Health Services network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Aspects:
- TRCC is praised for its wonderful residents and many dedicated, compassionate, and skilled employees across every department.
- Excellent nursing care is provided, with nurses and CNAs treating residents like their own family members.
- Non-nursing staff, including housekeepers, cooks, and maintenance staff, are commended for treating residents with dignity and kindness.
- The facility creates a home-like atmosphere for residents and is set up to resemble a small town, enhancing residents' dignity and evoking pleasant memories.
- Some employees express gratitude for the love and care given to residents.
Negative Aspects:
- Concerns about the facility not taking COVID-19 seriously, with low staff vaccination rates and inadequate mask usage, leading to outbreaks.
- Reports of poor staffing levels, with instances of one worker to 25 residents, leading to residents not receiving timely care, including assistance with basic needs.
- Management is criticized for poor treatment of staff, lack of compassion for residents, and being primarily motivated by paychecks.
- Employees report being overworked, with some putting in well over 120 hours every two weeks, leading to exhaustion and dissatisfaction.
- Complaints about the facility being poorly run, with allegations of resident mistreatment, disgruntled staff, and overcharging for undelivered services.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews highlight the facility's dedication to creating a positive environment for residents, others point to significant issues with staffing, management, and overall quality of care.
- There are mentions of strong friendships and a sense of family among some staff members, despite the challenges faced.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 1, 1982
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 70
Total current residents: 56
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 20
Number of
substantiated complaints: 16
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 7
Total cost of fines: $75398
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-16 | C | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-16 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-16 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-16 | F | Electrical Deficiencies | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. |
| 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-16 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-09-29 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-08-18 | 2021-09-29 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-19 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-28 | 2023-02-01 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-12-28 | 2023-02-01 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | L | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-16 | C | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-08 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-08 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2022-01-19 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-24 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). |
| 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-29 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-29 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-29 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-29 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-29 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2021-02-18 | 2021-03-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2021-02-18 | 2021-03-15 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-19 | 2021-02-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-01-19 | 2021-02-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-01-19 | 2021-02-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-01-19 | 2021-02-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-01-19 | 2021-02-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-02-03 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-02-03 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. |
| 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-18 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-18 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-19 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-19 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-07-19 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-12-15 | $10,483 |
| 2018-08-31 | $48,175 |
| 2020-10-30 | $34,830 |
| 2020-10-30 | $22,640 |
| 2020-10-30 | $27,890 |
| 2021-01-18 | $655 |
| 2021-01-25 | $983 |
| 2021-02-01 | $1,310 |
| 2021-06-21 | $1,625 |
| 2021-07-29 | $20,000 |
| 2021-11-17 | $28,185 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-04 | 3 |
| 2020-10-30 | 73 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Thief River Falls which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 8,752 (very small town).
- The average income is $60,757, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 71
- Low Temperature: 7
- Average Temperature: 41.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 86 days of rain, 85 days of snow and 193 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.91 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.63 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.62 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.39 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.02 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Hugo's
0.7 miles awayBrent's Super Valu
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Banks
Soo Select Credit Union
0.6 miles awayWells Fargo
1.0 miles awayBorder State Bank
1.2 miles awayUltima Bank Minnesota
14.8 miles awayRed Lake Co-op Federal Credit Union
16.0 miles awayHospitals
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center
1.0 miles awaySanford Thief River Falls East Campus
1.2 miles awayPharmacies
Thrifty White Pharmacy
16.4 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Greenwood Trails Recreation Area Park
0.0 miles awayOakland Park
0.1 miles awayAnnie Street Park
0.4 miles awayL B Hartz Park
0.4 miles awayMill Yard Park
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Restaurants
Black Cat Bar and Grill
0.6 miles awaySundance Dining
0.6 miles awaySouth China Buffet
1.0 miles awayPizza Hut
1.3 miles awayBiff's Kitchen
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