• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)
• Has 50 certified beds with an average of 26 residents per day (52% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Jul 30, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $88,726 across 2 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 6.12 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 38.0%
• Part of the Essentia Health chain (5 facilities)
First Care Living Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fosston, Minnesota with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. The facility scored at average compared to Minnesota facilities.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIA HEALTH | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 1, 2017 |
| INNOVIS HEALTH LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ARVIN, DOUGLAS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 8, 2023 |
| CURTIS, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 8, 2024 |
| GUPTA, PARUL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 2, 2025 |
| HURLEY, ALAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 18, 2023 |
| CHRISTENSEN, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| HAUGEN, JOEL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| HEILMAN, TIM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| HORN, BEVERLY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| JACKSON, AARICK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| LEWANDOWSKI, LAURIE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| MERTZ, TAYLOR | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 17, 2022 |
| SMITH, BENJAMIN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 17, 2022 |
| ARVIN, DOUGLAS | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 18, 2023 |
| GEFROH ELLISON, STEFANIE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 12, 2024 |
| HURLEY, ALAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 18, 2023 |
| WATTERS, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2023 |
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