CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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First Care Living Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fosston, Minnesota with 36 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 29, 2025 |
| INNOVIS HEALTH LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 29, 2025 |
| ARVIN, DOUGLAS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 18, 2023 |
| CURTIS, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 8, 2024 |
| GUPTA, PARUL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Sep 2, 2025 |
| HURLEY, ALAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 18, 2023 |
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