MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls

Nursing Home · Fergus Falls, MN

CMS overall rating 4/5 Abuse citation Government - State

CMS certification number245636
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1821 North Park
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Otter Tail County
Phone
(218) 736-0400
ZIP code
56537 – all care providers

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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

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

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
DateCitationSeverityStatus
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.

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-27Fine$23,520
2024-04-03Payment Denial20 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
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.