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Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise respectful and amazing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1821 North Park, Fergus Falls, MN 5653785 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent option for veterans requiring memory care, as evidenced by high praise for the dementia unit's dignity and respect. You can feel confident in the quality of food and the cleanliness of the environment.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
Families can expect high-quality care in a clean, homelike environment, particularly within the dementia unit where staff are noted for treating residents with dignity. Reviewers specifically praise the outstanding meal quality and the variety of activities provided to residents.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory10.0CommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Respectful and amazing staff
  • Outstanding meal quality
  • Clean and comfortable facility
  • Engaging activities and stimulation
  • Dignified memory care

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(2)5.02019(1)5.02022(1)5.02024(1)

Distribution · 5 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With your impressive 5-star Google rating, what do you think is the biggest reason families feel so happy with the care provided here?
  • 2Since the facility has a focus on veterans, how do you incorporate honors or specific traditions into the daily activities for the residents?
  • 3I noticed there were a few recent state inspections noted in the records; could you walk me through the specific steps the team has taken to address those areas and ensure continuous improvement?
  • 4In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and ensuring immediate care?
  • 5What kind of social outings or group activities do you have planned for the residents in the Fergus Falls area?
  • 6With a staff rating of 4 stars, how do you support your team to ensure they can provide the most personalized attention to each veteran?

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Key Review Excerpts

He has received excellent care. The staff is amazing and treat all the residents with respect and dignity. The meals are outstanding, the facility is clean, comfortable and homelike.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

I'm thankful for this place, all of the staff and residence are blessed and they show it through their hearts.

General reviewer · 2019★★★★★
Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.87hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.17hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
24%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
18%
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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility37.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
37.3%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
Otter tail
15.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Better than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Otter tail
3.2%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
12.4%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Otter tail
10.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
99.7%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
Otter tail
99.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.3%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
Otter tail
15.6%
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Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
4.9%
MN
5.3%
Otter tail
1.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.7%
Better than Avg
Here
88.7%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Otter tail
87.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
2penalties
Well below state avg (8.0)
3 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaint reports that triggered inspections, revealing concerns about accident prevention and handling of alleged violations that were later corrected. The facility has recurring issues with accident hazard prevention and fire safety systems, though all deficiencies have been corrected by the provider. Most problems involve safety infrastructure rather than direct patient care, with one medication error issue also identified and resolved.

May 6, 2026Routine
5
0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Apr 27, 2026Complaint
1
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Dec 4, 2025Complaint
2
0689Actual 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.

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Feb 5, 2025Routine
3
0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Apr 3, 2024Routine
4
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 27, 2026

$23,520

Payment Denial

Apr 3, 2024

20-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Curtis, NancyW-2 Managing EmployeeHughes, DouglasW-2 Managing EmployeeStone, JonathanW-2 Managing EmployeeHughes, DouglasOfficer / DirectorHughes, DouglasManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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