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HomeMinnesotaFair Meadow Nursing Home

Fair Meadow Nursing Home

300 Garfield Avenue Southeast, Fertile, MN 565402189456194WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(28 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
42
certified

How Fair Meadow Nursing Home Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
MN average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
MN average
4.2/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.24 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.24 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 0.65 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 27, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 10, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Polk County 65+
5,823
18.7% of county
County Population
31,128
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Fair Meadow Nursing Home is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fertile, Minnesota with 42 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
39.2
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
27.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0711Minimal Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Aug 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Aug 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jun 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.58 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.01 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.24 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.11 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VILLAGE OF FERTILE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 1991
LARSON, SANDRACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 29, 2024
WHITE, CHERYLCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
LIDEN, LISAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 21, 2023
BOSMAN, AMANDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 12, 2022
KIEFERT, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 11, 2021
MASSMANN, MATTHEWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 8, 2020
TODAHL, EILEENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 10, 2024
WILKENS, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
VILLAGE OF FERTILEADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 6, 2025
LARSON, SANDRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 6, 2025
WHITE, CHERYLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 6, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Fair Meadow Nursing Home and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Fair Meadow Nursing Home
Fertile, MNCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Benedictine Care Community
Ada, MN19.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $154,460
McIntosh Senior Living
Mcintosh, MN20.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mahnomen Health Center
Mahnomen, MN20.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,534
Villa St Vincent
Crookston, MN22.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $29,234
First Care Living Center
Fosston, MN25.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $14,433
Halstad Living Center
Halstad, MN28.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Fair Meadow Nursing Home
Fertile, MN · Current facility
—4/54/53/5None recorded
Benedictine Care Community
Ada, MN
19.8 mi1/51/53/5$154,460
McIntosh Senior Living
Mcintosh, MN
20.0 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Mahnomen Health Center
Mahnomen, MN
20.7 mi2/52/54/5$12,534
Villa St Vincent
Crookston, MN
22.5 mi1/51/54/5$29,234
First Care Living Center
Fosston, MN
25.2 mi4/53/55/5$14,433
Halstad Living Center
Halstad, MN
28.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Fair Meadow Nursing Home?▾
Fair Meadow Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Fair Meadow Nursing Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Fair Meadow Nursing Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Fair Meadow Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Fair Meadow Nursing Home had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Fair Meadow Nursing Home?▾
Fair Meadow Nursing Home provides 5.24 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 1.01 LPN hours, and 3.58 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Fair Meadow Nursing Home have?▾
Fair Meadow Nursing Home has 42 certified beds with an average of 39.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Fair Meadow Nursing Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Fair Meadow Nursing Home?▾
On Google Maps, Fair Meadow Nursing Home has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 28 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.