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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 245039

NEILSON PLACE

BEMIDJI, Minnesota · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 78

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
SANFORD NORTH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 05/01/2014
SANFORD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 05/01/2014
CAIN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/19/2015
ENGBRECHT, WESLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2021
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/24/2020
GULSVIG, NEILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/28/2019
JACOBS, DONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2014
LUNDEEN, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2014
MOLBERT, LAURISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2021
NORTH, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2017
TEIKEN, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/01/2014
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2022
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/24/2020
MARLETTE, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/16/2023
MORRISON, TONYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/1991
DULSKI, KARINW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/19/2012
GASSEN, WILLIAMW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/24/2020
MARLETTE, WILLIAMW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/16/2023
MORRISON, TONYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/1991
MUNSON, JOLYNW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/25/2013
SWENSON, STEPHANIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/01/2019

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA (enrollment ID O20041018000806).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
SANFORD NORTHOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1005/1/2014
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
SANFORDOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1005/1/2014
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
ANDREW STEWART NORTHIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2017
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BRENT GERARD TEIKENIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/1/2014
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DONALD DARWIN JACOBSIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2014
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAURIS NELSON MOLBERTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARK ALLEN LUNDEENIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2014
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARNIE LYNN VENTLING-HERRMANNIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2022
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
NEIL LESLIE GULSVIGIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing3/28/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WESLEY OWEN ENGBRECHTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TONY LEE MORRISONIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing2/1/1991
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM D MARLETTEIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing6/16/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAMES EDWARD CAINIndividualDIRECTORNot stated in the filing11/19/2015
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM JOSEPH GASSENIndividualDIRECTORNot stated in the filing11/24/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM JOSEPH GASSENIndividualOFFICERNot stated in the filing11/24/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOLYN JOY MUNSONIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENot stated in the filing2/25/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KARIN LOUISE DULSKIIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENot stated in the filing11/19/2012
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
STEPHANIE MARIE SWENSONIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENot stated in the filing11/1/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TONY LEE MORRISONIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENot stated in the filing2/1/1991
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM D MARLETTEIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENot stated in the filing6/16/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM JOSEPH GASSENIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENot stated in the filing11/24/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

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Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1March 5, 2026March 5, 2026910
2December 5, 2024December 5, 2024174
3October 25, 2023October 25, 2023214

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

47 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
March 5, 2026HealthF 0605Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 5, 2026HealthF 0637Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 5, 2026HealthF 0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 5, 2026HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 5, 2026HealthF 0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 5, 2026HealthF 0700Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 5, 2026HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 5, 2026HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
December 9, 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GYesPast Non-ComplianceNovember 12, 2025
July 2, 2025HealthF 0557Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 28, 2025
July 2, 2025HealthF 0603Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).GYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 28, 2025
April 4, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 25, 2025
February 25, 2025HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 28, 2025
February 25, 2025HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 28, 2025
December 20, 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GYesPast Non-ComplianceDecember 19, 2024
December 5, 2024HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
December 5, 2024HealthF 0692Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
December 5, 2024HealthF 0732Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
December 5, 2024HealthF 0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
December 5, 2024HealthF 0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
December 5, 2024HealthF 0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
December 5, 2024HealthF 0803Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
December 5, 2024HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
December 5, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
December 5, 2024HealthF 0883Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 17, 2025
September 27, 2024HealthF 0678Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.JYesPast Non-ComplianceSeptember 20, 2024
July 2, 2024HealthF 0740Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 2, 2024
July 2, 2024HealthF 0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 2, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0585Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 22, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 22, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 22, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 22, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 22, 2024
November 9, 2023HealthF 0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 6, 2023
November 9, 2023HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 6, 2023
November 9, 2023HealthF 0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 6, 2023
October 25, 2023HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 25, 2023HealthF 0578Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 25, 2023HealthF 0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.CNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 25, 2023HealthF 0679Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 25, 2023HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 25, 2023HealthF 0803Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 25, 2023HealthF 0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 25, 2023HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 19, 2023HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 19, 2023HealthF 0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023
October 19, 2023HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 29, 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
December 9, 2025Fine$17,345136279
September 27, 2024Fine$14,43353840
February 29, 2024Fine$14,13753801

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameSANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1979-01-01
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishBeltrami
Telephone Number2187510220
Chain NameSANFORD HEALTH
Chain ID880
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilBoth
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds78
Average Number of Residents per Day71.0
Overall Rating1
Health Inspection Rating1
QM Rating2
Long-Stay QM Rating1
Short-Stay QM Rating5
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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