Perham Living
Nursing Home · Perham, MN
CMS certification number245486
Contact & location
735 Third Street SouthwestPerham, MN 56573
Otter Tail County
- Phone
- (218) 347-1800
- ZIP code
- 56573 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day
- 86.3 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Perham Hospital District
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.45 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.37 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.29 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.46 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.0 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.8 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 24, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 6 health · 14 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-03-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-03-24 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2024-06-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-06-12 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-06-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blickenstaff, Jeffrey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendrickx, Tracy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Altstadt, Erika (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bachelder, Jared (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berube, Allan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blickenstaff, Jeffrey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brasel, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huebsch, Sue (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jahnke, Eugene (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keil, Alisyn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marthaler, Terry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rastedt, Cynthia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richter, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schram, Spencer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanwatermulen, Alana (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Widness, Arvin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendrickx, Tracy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hofius, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stoderl, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Altstadt, Erika (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blickenstaff, Jeffrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendrickx, Tracy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Perham Living?
Perham Living has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Perham Living have?
It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 86 residents per day.
Has Perham Living been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Perham Living?
(218) 347-1800. The facility is located at 735 Third Street Southwest, Perham, MN 56573.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.