C

Fair Meadow Nursing Home

300 GARFIELD AVENUE SOUTHEAST, FERTILE, MN 56540
Score: 63 / 100

Fair Meadow Nursing Home is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 63/100. Located in Fertile, Minnesota, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Fair Meadow Nursing Home exceed national averages, with 5.33 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.52 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Fair Meadow Nursing Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.33 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.79 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.24 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Sep 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Sep 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0712 Severity D
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 22.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
42
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8