Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls
1821 North Park · Fergus Falls, MN · 56537 · 2187360400
85 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $23,520 |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | Fine | $23,520 |
| April 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245636 · certified since July 6, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.