Fair Meadow Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Fertile, MN
CMS certification number245545
Contact & location
300 Garfield Avenue SoutheastFertile, MN 56540
Polk County
- Phone
- (218) 945-6194
- ZIP code
- 56540 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 42
- Residents per day
- 39.2 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- Village of Fertile
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1991
- 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
- 5.24 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.65 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.58 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.11 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 17 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-09-10 | 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 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-18 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-18 |
| 2024-10-21 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-30 |
| 2024-08-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-27 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-27 | 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 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-03 |
| 2023-06-14 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Fertile (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Larson, Sandra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Village of Fertile (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| White, Cheryl (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Larson, Sandra (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| White, Cheryl (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bosman, Amanda (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kiefert, Mary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Massmann, Matthew (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Todahl, Eileen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilkens, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Liden, Lisa (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Fair Meadow Nursing Home?
Fair Meadow Nursing Home 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 Fair Meadow Nursing Home have?
It has 42 certified beds and cares for about 39 residents per day.
Has Fair Meadow Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Fair Meadow Nursing Home?
(218) 945-6194. The facility is located at 300 Garfield Avenue Southeast, Fertile, MN 56540.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.