B

MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS

1821 NORTH PARK, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
Score: 80 / 100

Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 80/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Fergus Falls facility ranks in the 75th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes.

Staffing levels at Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls exceed national averages, with 5.08 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.82 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.08 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.82 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.76 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.52 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.31 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity E
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Dec 3, 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.
    Feb 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Feb 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 1.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 36.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 80 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
85
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4