Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center
610 Summit Drive · Fairmont, MN · 56031 · 5072356606
72 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 24, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245280 · certified since June 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.