Nursing home report
FOSSTON, MN · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
3 out of 5 stars overall. Staffing is strong at 5 out of 5 stars and 5.26 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark; health inspections are lower at 2 out of 5 stars, quality measures are 4 out of 5 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
5.26 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.26.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly assess a resident after a major change in condition. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 637 — 42 CFR §483.20(b)(2) — S/S: D
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents kept their ability to do everyday activities unless there was a medical reason. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 676 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: D
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $88,726 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 26, 2024
Federal fine
May 22, 2023
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
