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Nursing homes in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 492 certified beds.
14% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 59 health deficiencies over three cycles, 12.0 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $38K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 14% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 12.0 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $38K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake | Battle Lake | 51 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7.8 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Pelican Valley Health Center | Pelican Rapids | 28 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 25.0 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Perham Living | Perham | 96 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6.3 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Pioneer Care Center | Fergus Falls | 105 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 15.2 | — | 6 Aug 2025 |
| St Williams Living Center | Parkers Prairie | 53 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 18.9 | $15K | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Fallsabuse icon | Fergus Falls | 85 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5.9 | $24K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Lb Broen Home | Fergus Falls | 74 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 9 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 7 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 4 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 5 |
| Government | 2 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Vivie (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 492 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Otter Tail County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake (5 stars), Pelican Valley Health Center (5 stars), Perham Living (5 stars)
How do Otter Tail County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
14% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 12.0 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.