Little Falls Health Services

    1200 1st Ave NE, Little Falls, MN, 56345
    3.9 · 34 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Beautiful facility, troubling staff issues

    I loved the beautiful, well-kept facility - spacious rooms, lovely interior, caring CNAs and many friendly staff; residents looked happy on my tour. But I also saw worrying issues: slow call-light responses, some unprofessional nurses, what felt like hostile or discriminatory treatment of workers, and a lack of transparency from administration (DON not listed; I've heard reports of formal complaints). Overall, great building and many kind people, but leadership and staff conduct need to improve before I'd fully recommend it.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.85 · 34 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.8
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.9

    Pros

    • Beautiful interior and building
    • Spacious rooms
    • New, nicely done facility
    • Caring CNAs
    • Helpful and welcoming staff
    • Friendly environment
    • Residents appear happy
    • Staff training noted (Pam & Jo)
    • Better than other facilities (per some reviewers)
    • Interesting/positive tours
    • Good care (per some reviewers)

    Cons

    • Hostile staff reported
    • Discriminatory treatment and allegations of racism
    • Poor treatment of workers
    • Unprofessional nurses
    • Delayed call light response
    • Very poor services (per some reviewers)
    • Administration needs change
    • Director of Nursing (DON) not listed on company site (transparency concern)
    • EEOC and Board of Nursing complaints filed
    • Inconsistent accounts of staff quality (mixed reports)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is mixed and polarized. Multiple reviewers consistently praise the facility's physical attributes — the building, interior, and room size are frequently described as beautiful, spacious, and recently updated. Several comments indicate that tours leave a positive impression, and some reviewers explicitly state that care is good or better than other local facilities. Positive staff mentions focus mainly on CNAs and frontline workers described as caring, helpful, and welcoming; a few comments highlight structured training efforts led by individuals named Pam and Jo, which suggests some investment in staff development.

    However, alongside those positive impressions are serious and specific negative allegations. Several reviews describe hostile behavior from staff, discriminatory treatment, and accusations of racism. There are direct references to poor treatment of workers and unprofessional behavior from nurses. Operational and care-quality concerns appear as delayed responses to call lights and descriptions of "very poor services" by some reviewers. These complaints point to potential problems with responsiveness, staffing, or staff training at certain times or in certain units.

    Management, transparency, and regulatory issues are notable themes. One reviewer observed that the Director of Nursing (DON) is not listed on the company site, which raises transparency concerns for families evaluating leadership and clinical oversight. More seriously, reviewers mention that complaints have been filed with the EEOC and the state Board of Nursing. Those are weighty allegations that suggest either unresolved personnel problems or incidents significant enough to trigger external review. Multiple reviews also state that administration “needs change,” reinforcing the perception among some reviewers that leadership and management practices may be contributing to the facility’s problems.

    There is a clear inconsistency in the experience reported: some visitors and families praise the same staff and environment that others criticize harshly. This pattern suggests variability across shifts, units, or staff members rather than uniformly good or bad performance. Positive reports tend to emphasize CNAs and the visible atmosphere (happy residents, welcoming environment), while negative reports single out nurses, administrative responsiveness, and broader organizational or cultural problems (racism, worker mistreatment). The reference to staff training by named individuals indicates that some effort has been made to improve staff skills, but the persistence of complaints about unprofessional behavior and responsiveness suggests training may be uneven or insufficient to address deeper cultural or systemic issues.

    For prospective residents and families, these reviews point to important areas to probe further during a visit or before making decisions. Ask for current leadership information (including the DON), staffing ratios, turnover rates, call-light response times, and documentation of how complaints—especially any EEOC or Board of Nursing actions—were handled and resolved. Request to speak with families or residents, observe multiple shifts if possible, and ask for specifics about the training programs (e.g., the roles of Pam and Jo) and how the facility measures and enforces professional behavior among nursing staff. The facility’s strong physical environment and positive reports about CNAs and tours are encouraging, but the serious allegations regarding discrimination, regulatory complaints, and inconsistent care responsiveness warrant careful follow-up and verification before making placement decisions.

    Location

    Map showing location of Little Falls Health Services

    About Little Falls Health Services

    Little Falls Health Services sits in Little Falls, Minnesota, and has helped local seniors for over 30 years. The facility focuses on long-term care and skilled nursing, with services that include assisted living, memory care, respite stays, and hospice care. The nonprofit keeps a home-like feeling with a team led by Licensed Nursing Home Administrator Jeffery Udy. They offer different kinds of care-physical, occupational, and speech therapy from Big Stone Therapies, Inc.-and have both inpatient and outpatient therapy available. Nurses stay on duty around the clock to watch health changes and handle medications.

    The building feels like a small neighborhood, with unique little house fronts along the hallways and a decorated entrance tree that give the center a lively touch. Residents get private rooms with cable TV and private phones, plus access to inviting common areas and outdoor spaces that welcome visitors. They have a modern dining room serving meals that match each person's nutritional needs. There's also a beauty and barbershop right on site.

    People living at Little Falls Health Services find daily activities like exercise classes, music therapy, group events, and parties. The staff focuses on giving care that keeps each person's dignity and comfort in mind, paying attention to personal help with bathing, dressing, and eating as needed. Those needing spiritual support can join faith-based worship services. The community makes sure to include residents' emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.

    On-site doctors and internal medicine providers are part of the regular care, so clinic visits stay simple. There's a dedicated hospice program with special nurses and memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or related conditions. Restorative programs help people regain strength after illness or injury, and respite care gives families a break when they need it. The place strives to keep a strong community spirit and a friendly, neighborhood feel, creating a safe and positive space for seniors who want a supportive home.

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