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Fair Oaks Nursing & Rehab LLC

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

201 Shady Lane Drive, Wadena, MN 5648265 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.5/5

based on 42 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (18 vs median 6.5)
  • High staff turnover (58%)

Bottom 25% in MN · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in EDEN SENIOR CARE chain · $10,062 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While recent reviews suggest a positive shift in staff culture and facility atmosphere, the history of serious medical and communication concerns warrants caution. We strongly recommend that you conduct an unannounced visit and specifically ask for the facility's policy on medication monitoring and how they handle family communication during off-hours.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

42 reviews on Google
Fair Oaks Nursing & Rehab LLC receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews praising individual staff members and a welcoming environment, while older and some critical reviews highlight severe concerns regarding medical oversight and responsiveness. Families report inconsistent experiences, ranging from compassionate end-of-life care to significant failures in medication management and communication. The facility appears to have undergone recent renovations, but historical issues regarding staffing levels and facility maintenance remain points of contention.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff5.0Clean4.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate, attentive individual staff members
  • Effective hospice and end-of-life care
  • Welcoming admissions process
  • Recent facility renovations

Concerns

  • Inconsistent or poor medical care and medication management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing and slow responsiveness to resident needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude staff behavior toward visitors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor facility maintenance and cleanliness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 45 analyzed

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15

How They Respond to Reviews

90%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's great to see the recent renovations in the facility; how do you ensure the newer areas are kept consistently clean and well-maintained for the residents?
  • 2I noticed some wonderful comments about the compassion of your individual staff members; how do you maintain that level of personal attention during busy shifts?
  • 3Can you walk me through your specific protocols for medication management and how you ensure accuracy for every resident?
  • 4How does the nursing team communicate important medical updates or changes in condition to family members to ensure we are always in the loop?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social engagement opportunities are available to help residents stay active and connected with one another?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff was so kind and caring. While the facility may be old, the care was wonderful and that was all we wanted for mom!

Long-term resident's family · 2019☆☆☆☆

She was a pleasure to talk too, very professional and extremely helpful. She did everything she could to help accommodate the wants/needs of our loved one.

Family member of new resident · 2024★★★★★

This place is the worst..my mother has diabetes and they only tested her blood sugar once..but gave her insulin every day..very dangerous.

Family member of resident · 2018☆☆☆☆
Source: 42 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.07hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.28hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

11

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.7%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.2%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.9%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.3%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.9%
Better than Avg
Here
12.9%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.4%
Better than Avg
Here
97.4%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility69.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
69.8%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.3%
US
79.8%
MN
82.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
5.9%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (8.0)
32 complaint-triggered
$10,062 in fines

Fair Oaks Nursing & Rehab has concerning inspection patterns with families repeatedly filing complaints that triggered 32 of 72 total deficiencies across safety hazards, staffing shortages, and infection control. The most recurring issues involve accident prevention and safety supervision (cited multiple times), inadequate nursing staffing levels, and poor infection control practices. While the facility reports corrections for all violations, the persistent nature of safety and staffing complaints suggests ongoing systemic problems that warrant careful consideration before placement.

Mar 11, 2026Routine
7
0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Jun 20, 2025Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 7, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Feb 27, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Feb 12, 2025Complaint
7
0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Feb 12, 2025Routine
18
0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0271Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0660Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 27, 2023

$10,062

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fair Oaks Nursing & Rehab LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Eden Senior Care

Chain Size

19 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 16 of 18 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Feinstein, Dan

Owner

15%

Polstein, Mordechai

Owner

19%

Stesel, Maxim

Owner

56%

Key personnel

Polstein, MordechaiManagerQuam, SamuelManagerRice, PamelaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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