Fair Meadow Nursing Home
300 Garfield Avenue Southeast · Fertile, MN · 56540 · 2189456194
42 certified beds Non profit - Other
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B September 10, 2025
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245545 · certified since February 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.