BGood · score 68/100 · #65 of 338 in Minnesota
Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls
1821 North Park, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · 85 certified beds · Government - State
Staffing 5.2 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Minnesota
3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48)below median
$23,520 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Minnesota nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 85 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Falls at a Glance
B
68/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.17 h.
93<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 48.
47<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
94<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $23,520 fines, 1 denials.
17<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Minnesota, medium facilities · CMS record 245636 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1821 North Park, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone2187360400
CountyOtter Tail
OwnershipGovernment - State
Certified beds85
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
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Pioneer Care Center - Fergus Falls, MN · 105 beds
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
1
Fairview University Trans Serv - Minneapolis, MN · 28 beds
- Staffing 9.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Minnesota
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
1
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center - Princeton, MN · 86 beds
- Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Minnesota
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.