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Fair Meadow Nursing Home
300 Garfield Avenue Southeast, Fertile, MN 56540 (opens Google Maps) · Polk County · (218) 945-6194· 42 certified beds · avg 39 residents/day · certified since Feb 1, 1991 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Sep 10, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
6.20
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 14 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. F-0554
The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. F-0604
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. F-0689
View all 14 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · F-0604 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure residents actually saw their doctor face-to-face at all required visits. Doctors must examine nursing home residents in person on a regular schedule. · F-0712 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit. · F-0711 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · F-0604 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. · F-0881 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 8).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMinnesota averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 6.20
Minnesota average: 4.83
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.77
Minnesota average: 1.22
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 4.86
Minnesota average: 4.27
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 6.20 | 4.83 | 3.95 | top 8% in Minnesota; top 3% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.77 | 1.22 | 0.69 | bottom 10% in Minnesota; top 30% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.86 | 4.27 | 3.50 | top 20% in Minnesota; top 8% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.39 | 0.69 | 0.48 | bottom 17% in Minnesota; top 50% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | — | 42.2 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | — | 38.6 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.24, RN 0.65, weekend 4.11.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.24 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Other
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Fertile | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 01/01/1991 |
| Bosman, Amanda | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2022 |
| Kiefert, Mary | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/11/2021 |
| Larson, Sandra | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2024 |
| Larson, Sandra | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2025 |
| Liden, Lisa | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2023 |
| Massmann, Matthew | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2020 |
| Todahl, Eileen | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| Village of Fertile | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2025 |
| White, Cheryl | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| White, Cheryl | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2025 |
| Wilkens, Daniel | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
All 12 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
- "How often does the attending doctor physically see each resident, and how is that documented?"
- "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "How often does each resident's doctor visit and review their care in person?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Care Community | 19.8 mi | Ada, MN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| McIntosh Senior Living | 20.0 mi | McIntosh, MN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Polk, MN — 4 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- First Care Living Center — Fosston, MN · overall 4/5
- Villa St. Vincent — Crookston, MN · overall 1/5abuse
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245545.