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Nursing homes in Polk County, Minnesota
There are 4 certified nursing homes in Polk County, Minnesota, with 223 beds between them.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies over three cycles, 24.2 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $44K 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 | Polk County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 24.2 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.2 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $44K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh Senior Living | Mcintosh | 45 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4.4 | — | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Fair Meadow Nursing Home | Fertile | 42 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 33.3 | — | 10 Sep 2025 |
| First Care Living Center | Fosston | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 36.1 | $14K | 28 May 2026 |
| Villa St. Vincentabuse icon | Crookston | 100 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 25.0 | $29K | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 7 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | 4 |
| F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | 3 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 4 |
Chains present: Essentia Health (1), Benedictine Health System (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Polk County, Minnesota?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 223 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Polk County have the highest CMS ratings?
Mcintosh Senior Living (5 stars), Fair Meadow Nursing Home (4 stars), First Care Living Center (4 stars)
How do Polk County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 24.2 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.