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Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls
1821 North Park, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
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.
Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is certified for 85 beds under government, state ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 2, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 5.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $24K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day (1.8 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 27.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Otter Tail Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 5 | 7 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.9 | 14.9 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.2 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.2% | 30.0% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,520 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 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: 6 May 2026, 5 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×2 E ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2025 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | Fine | $23,520 | |
| 3 Apr 2024 | Payment denial | — | 20 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 27.2%, RNs 12.1%; — 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 | 17.1% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| 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 | 0.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.6% | 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: government, state. Legal business name: State Of Minnesota - Minnesota Management And Budget.
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 Otter Tail County
| 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 |
| Lb Broen Home | Fergus Falls | 74 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Otter Tail County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls been cited for?
5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls?
Ownership type is government, state. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 May 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.