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Fair Oaks Lodge
201 Shady Lane Drive, Wadena, MN 56482
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Fair Oaks Lodge, in Wadena, Minnesota, is certified for 65 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Eden Senior Care chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 27, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 73.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $27K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 52.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wadena Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 48 | 48 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 73.8 | 73.8 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.5% | 52.5% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $27,047 | $27,047 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Mar 2026, 12 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×34 E ×7 F ×3 C ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0844 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | C | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Fine | $16,985 | |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Fine | $10,062 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.5%, RNs 40.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.7% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.0% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.3% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.0% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.8% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Fair Oaks Nursing And Rehab Llc. Chain: Eden Senior Care (21 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Wadena County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Pine Acres Nursing Home | Menahga | 65 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10.8 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Wadena County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Fair Oaks Lodge been cited for?
48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Fair Oaks Lodge been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $27K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fair Oaks Lodge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fair Oaks Lodge?
It is part of the Eden Senior Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fair Oaks Lodge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.