First Care Living Center
900 Hilligoss Boulevard Southeast, Fosston, MN 56542 · (218) 435-1133
Non profit - Corporation · 36 certified beds
First Care Living Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 4 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $14,433 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 28, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.May 28, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.May 28, 2026 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.May 28, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 28, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,433April 26, 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 | 5.35 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.55 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.98 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 26.2 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Villa St. Vincent Crookston · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Fair Meadow Nursing Home Fertile · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- McIntosh Senior Living McIntosh · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from First Care Living Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.