Perham Living
735 Third Street Southwest · Perham, MN · 56573 · 2183471800
96 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
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.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245486 · certified since July 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.