The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Minnesota Veterans Home - Fergus Falls
Registered name: MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS
FERGUS FALLS, MN · Medicare-certified · 85 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Minnesota Veterans Home - Fergus Falls has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality measures ratings (both 5 out of 5) and nurse staffing above the federal benchmark, but a weaker health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, $23,520 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.1659 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $23,520recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.1659.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.85
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.53
- Nurse aides
- 2.78
- Weekend nursing
- 4.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 12%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
40%17.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%5.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%3%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%14.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.3%13.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.8%13.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22%20.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.4%4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—90.9%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $23,520 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $23,520 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $23,520
Federal fine
Apr 27, 2026
- 20 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 3, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Occupancy
- 75.7 residents on an average day (89% of 85 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 8 years
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.