Assisted Living and Memory Care
Highland Senior Living of Litt
1012 3rd Avenue Ne, Little Falls, MN 56345 · Map
Licensed for 75 residents · HIGHLAND SENIOR LIVING OF LITTLE FALLS
Highland Senior Living of Litt is a state-licensed assisted living, memory care community in Little Falls, Minnesota. It is licensed for 75 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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License
Active, 75 residents
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 425476, current license dated Jun 1, 2026. Licensee HIGHLAND SENIOR LIVING OF LITTLE FALLS.
Nearest emergency room
1.0 miles
St Gabriels Hospital, rated 4 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Senior Living of Litt this community | 75 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated | |
| Diamond Willow Assisted Living | 0.3 mi | 26 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Nouis Home Care Incorporated | 0.8 mi | 50 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Franciscan Sisters of Little F | 1.0 mi | 34 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Central Minnesota Senior Care | 1.5 mi | 10 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
State inspection record1 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- January 28, 2026
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 1 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 0 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (January 28, 2026, state report KU9R11)
MDH: “On January 26, 2026, through January 28, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a change of ownership (CHOW) survey at the above provider.”
Survey completed January 28, 2026: 3 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum requirements; required food services Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Please refer to the FBEIR for any compliance dates
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death), and is issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. [...]”
- Tag 690: 144G.43 Subdivision 1 Resident record Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure resident records included documentation of nurse notification as per service specific instructions provided for one of two residents (R1).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure resident records included documentation of nurse notification as per service specific instructions provided for one of two residents (R1). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Assisted living facilities must maintain records for each resident for whom it is providing services. [...]”
- Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days · fine: $500.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G. [...]”
Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
Food and beverage inspection (included in this report): Food and beverage inspection report included
Fines assessed by MDH
- Tag 775 (144g.45 Subd. 2. (a) - Fire Protection And Physical Environment): $500.00
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $500.00.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- June 9, 2023: report 1KXL11 · 7 correction orders
Details
Survey completed June 9, 2023: 7 correction orders
- Tag 790: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (2)-(3) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain portable fire extinguishers as required for the facility.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain portable fire extinguishers as required for the facility. This deficient condition had the ability to affect all staff and residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “(2) install and maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code; (3) install portable fire extinguishers having a minimum 2-A:10-B:C rating within Group R-3 occupancies, as defined by the State Fire Code, located so that the travel [...]”
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain the facility's physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain the facility's physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(4) keep the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents in accordance [...]”
- Tag 1060: 144G.52 Subd. 9 Emergency relocation Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide a written notice with required content to the resident, legal representative, and designated representative; and failed to provide the notification to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) when the resident did not return from the emergency relocation within four days for one of one resident (R7).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide a written notice with required content to the resident, legal representative, and designated representative; and failed to provide the notification to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) when the resident did not return from the emergency relocation within four days for one of one resident (R7). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) A facility may remove a resident from the facility in an emergency if necessary due to a resident's urgent medical needs or an imminent risk the resident poses to the health or safety of another facility resident or facility staff member. [...]”
- Tag 1620: 144G.70 Subd. 2 (c-e) Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I · correction period: Two (2) days · fine: $3,000.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to conduct a comprehensive reassessment by a registered nurse (RN) for four of five residents (R3, R2, R1, R7) with a change of condition, including addition of interventions as needed with change of conditions.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to conduct a comprehensive reassessment by a registered nurse (RN) for four of five residents (R3, R2, R1, R7) with a change of condition, including addition of interventions as needed with change of conditions. [...]”
Rule cited: “(c) Resident reassessment and monitoring must be conducted no more than 14 calendar days after initiation of services. [...]”
- Tag 1650: 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f) Service plan, implementation and revisions to Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the service plan included the required content for two of five residents (R2, R1).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the service plan included the required content for two of five residents (R2, R1). This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death), and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic [...]”
Rule cited: “(f) The service plan must include: (1) a description of the services to be provided, the fees for services, and the frequency of each service, according to the resident's current assessment and resident preferences; (2) the identification of staff or [...]”
- Tag 1880: 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medications Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the medication refrigerator maintained an acceptable temperature to ensure the medications were stored according to manufacturer's recommendations.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the medication refrigerator maintained an acceptable temperature to ensure the medications were stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. [...]”
Rule cited: “An assisted living facility must store all prescription medications in securely locked and substantially constructed compartments according to the manufacturer's directions and permit only authorized personnel to have access.”
- Tag 2310: 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a) Appropriate care and services Level 3, isolated scope, scope/level letter G · correction period: IMMEDIATE · fine: $3,000.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care,
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care, medical, or nursing standards for one of four residents (R7) with bedrails. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Residents have the right to care and assisted living services that are appropriate based on the resident's needs and according to an up-to-date service plan subject to accepted health care standards.”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
Fines assessed by MDH
- Tag 1620 (144g.70 Subd. 2 (c-E) - Initial Reviews, Assessments, And Monitoring): $3,000.00
- Tag 2310 (144g.91 Subd. 4 (a) - Appropriate Care And Services): $3,000.00
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $6,000.00.
- Tag 790: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (2)-(3) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Substantiated investigations (state reports)
- May 15, 2024 · report HL307398343C
Details
Survey completed April 30, 2024: 1 correction order
- Tag 2560: 144G.92 Subdivision 1. Retaliation prohibited Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of four (R1) residents reviewed were not retaliated against after R1 refused to change pharmacy services and was charged an extra monthly fee of $300.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of four (R1) residents reviewed were not retaliated against after R1 refused to change pharmacy services and was charged an extra monthly fee of $300. The additional $300 monthly fee had the potential to affect 37 private pay residents that resided at the licensee. [...]”
Rule cited: “A facility or agent of a facility may not retaliate against a resident or employee if the resident, employee, or any person acting on behalf of the resident: (1) files a good faith complaint or grievance, makes a good faith inquiry, or asserts any right; (2) [...]”
- Tag 2560: 144G.92 Subdivision 1. Retaliation prohibited Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”
Level 3: “a violation that harmed a resident's health or safety, not including serious injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury, impairment, or death”
Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”
Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”
Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”
Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.
What these terms mean
MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”
“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”
For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).
Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.
MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 75 residents; larger communities are evaluated and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, data as of September 28, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee HIGHLAND SENIOR LIVING OF LITTLE FALLS
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
- License number
- 425476
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2026-06-01
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Licensee
- HIGHLAND SENIOR LIVING OF LITTLE FALLS
- County
- Morrison County
- Executive Director
- Sam Meyer
Source: Minnesota state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Executive Director name from public records we reviewed, as of Oct 12, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota
- Elderly Waiver (EW), customized living services. Minnesota's Elderly Waiver, part of Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid), can pay for "customized living" services, and a provider of those services must hold an assisted living license (or meet certain exceptions). You must qualify for Medical Assistance and need a nursing-home level of care. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Staff pay and workplace safety1 federal wage case with violations found
Federal records about how the employer here treats its staff.
Federal wage and hour cases
The Department of Labor checks that staff are paid minimum wage and overtime as the law requires.
- Findings for Feb 15, 2012 to Jul 30, 2013. Violations found: Family and medical leave. Employer as DOL recorded it: Highland Senior Living of Little Falls, LLC. Case 1698233.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement data, loaded Oct 15, 2026. Concluded cases only. The dates are the period in which DOL found violations, not when the case opened or closed. Back wages are what the employer agreed to pay; penalties are what DOL assessed. DOL does not publish a page for each case, so search the dataset by case number.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 1.0 mi, nursing home 0.2 mi, pharmacy 25.0 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- St Gabriels Hospital, Little Falls. 1.0 mile away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Little Falls Care Center, Little Falls. 0.2 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Chi Health At Home, Little Falls. 1.0 mile away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Coborn's. 25.0 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 56345 as small town (small town core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fresenius Kidney Care Little Falls, Little Falls, 1.0 mile away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
- Hospice
- 10 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 56345.
Chi Health At Home, office in Little Falls, 1.0 mile away, straight line
Horizon Health Hospice, office in Pierz, 12.0 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Fairview Health Services, Princeton. 46.8 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk very high; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- Wildfire risk to homes
- In Little Falls, MN, risk to homes is greater than 92% of communities in Minnesota and 68% of communities nationwide. USDA rates the whole town or city, not this address. (USDA Forest Service, Wildfire Risk to Communities, April 2026)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: very high. By hazard: inland flooding very high, wildfire relatively moderate, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake very low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The current license dates from 2026. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
- What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
- How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
What we checked12 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection records | Sep 28, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | See above |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | No plain statements of services found |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Highland Senior Living of Litt provide?
Highland Senior Living of Litt is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living, memory care in Little Falls, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 75 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Highland Senior Living of Litt?
No. We publish state licensing details for Highland Senior Living of Litt but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Highland Senior Living of Litt cost?
Assisted Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,200 to $4,800 a month. Based on 74 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Highland Senior Living of Litt does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Highland Senior Living of Litt?
Use Highland Senior Living of Litt's website, highlandseniorliving.com, or visit at 1012 3rd Avenue Ne, Little Falls, MN 56345.
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