Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245636) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $23,520 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (218) 736-0400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls provides about 5.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.85 RN hours per resident per day, and has a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.2%.
MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls has 1 federal fine on record totaling $23,520.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls is a state government-owned nursing home in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 6, 2018. The facility has 85 certified beds with an average of 75.7 residents.
CMS gives this facility an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The rating breaks down into four components: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 5.17 hours per resident per day, including 1.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover stands at 27.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $23,520.00, along with 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a finding related to abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
This facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.17 hours per resident per day, including 1.85 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 27.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $23,520.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 85 beds and has an average of 75.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the state government (Minnesota); no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 6, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2187360400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2187360400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245636?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.