MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls
1821 North Park, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 · (218) 736-0400
Government - State · 85 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 0 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $23,520 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 6, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 27, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 4, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $23,520April 27, 2026
- Medicare payment denial for 20 daysStarting July 3, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.17 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.85 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.53 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.78 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.2% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 85 |
| Average residents per day | 75.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pioneer Care Center Fergus Falls · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lb Broen Home Fergus Falls · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake Battle Lake · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- St Williams Living Center Parkers Prairie · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pelican Valley Health Center Pelican Rapids · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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