MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls
Nursing Home · Fergus Falls, MN
Contact & location
1821 North ParkFergus Falls, MN 56537
Otter Tail County
- Phone
- (218) 736-0400
- ZIP code
- 56537 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 85
- Residents per day
- 75.7 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Legal name
- State of Minnesota - Minnesota Management and Budget
- Medicare certified since
- July 6, 2018
- 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
- 5.17 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.85 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.53 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.78 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.65 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 27.2 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 12.1 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 6, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 5 health · 10 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-04 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-02-05 | 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 2025-03-18 |
| 2025-02-05 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-18 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $23,520 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Fine | $23,520 |
| 2024-04-03 | Payment Denial | 20 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Hughes, Douglas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hughes, Douglas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Melby, Geoffrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Curtis, Nancy (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hughes, Douglas (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stone, Jonathan (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls?
MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls 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 MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls have?
It has 85 certified beds and cares for about 76 residents per day.
Has MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $23,520 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls?
(218) 736-0400. The facility is located at 1821 North Park, Fergus Falls, MN 56537.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.