First Care Living Center
Nursing Home · Fosston, MN
CMS certification number245512
Contact & location
900 Hilligoss Boulevard SoutheastFosston, MN 56542
Polk County
- Phone
- (218) 435-1133
- ZIP code
- 56542 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day
- 26.2 (73% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- First Care Medical Services
- Chain
- Essentia Health (6 facilities, avg 4.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1988
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 5.35 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.55 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.82 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.98 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.45 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.7 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 20.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 28, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-05-28 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-05-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-05-28 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2025-07-30 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-30 |
| 2024-06-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-06-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | 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 · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-13 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $14,433 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-26 | Fine | $14,433 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Arvin, Douglas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Curtis, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Essentia Health (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gupta, Parul (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hurley, Alan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Innovis Health LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christensen, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haugen, Joel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heilman, Tim (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Horn, Beverly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jackson, Aarick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewandowski, Laurie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mertz, Taylor (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Benjamin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Arvin, Douglas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gefroh Ellison, Stefanie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hurley, Alan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watters, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Arvin, Douglas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Curtis, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gupta, Parul (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hurley, Alan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Innovis Health LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of First Care Living Center?
First Care Living Center has a 4-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 First Care Living Center have?
It has 36 certified beds and cares for about 26 residents per day.
Has First Care Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $14,433 in the last three years.
Who owns First Care Living Center?
It is part of Essentia Health and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of First Care Living Center?
(218) 435-1133. The facility is located at 900 Hilligoss Boulevard Southeast, Fosston, MN 56542.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.