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HomeMinnesotaFirst Care Living Center

First Care Living Center

900 Hilligoss Boulevard Southeast, Fosston, MN 565422184351133WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(3 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
36
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $14,433

How First Care Living Center 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
3/5
MN average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MN average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.35 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.55 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
41.7%
MN average
42.2%
Close to 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.
Reported nursing time is 5.35 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 1.55 hours per resident per day, above 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
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 30, 2025
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected May 28, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer 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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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.

Beds
36
Avg Residents/Day
26.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jan 1, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
May 28, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
36.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$14,433
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 26, 2024
$14,433

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

Nurse Aide2.98 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.55 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.35 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.45 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.7%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHRISTENSEN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
HAUGEN, JOELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
HEILMAN, TIMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
HORN, BEVERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
JACKSON, AARICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
LEWANDOWSKI, LAURIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
MERTZ, TAYLORCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 17, 2022
SMITH, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 17, 2022
ARVIN, DOUGLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
GEFROH ELLISON, STEFANIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 12, 2024
HURLEY, ALANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
WATTERS, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
INNOVIS HEALTH LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2017
ARVIN, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
CURTIS, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 8, 2024
GUPTA, PARULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 2, 2025
HURLEY, ALANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
ESSENTIA HEALTHADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 29, 2025
INNOVIS HEALTH LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 29, 2025
ARVIN, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
CURTIS, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 8, 2024
GUPTA, PARULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 2, 2025
HURLEY, ALANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for First Care Living Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
First Care Living Center
Fosston, MNCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $14,433
McIntosh Senior Living
Mcintosh, MN8.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cornerstone Nsg & Rehab Center
Bagley, MN16.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Mahnomen Health Center
Mahnomen, MN21.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,534
Fair Meadow Nursing Home
Fertile, MN25.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Jourdain Perpich Ext Care Fac
Redlake, MN39.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Neilson Place
Bemidji, MN39.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $45,915
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
First Care Living Center
Fosston, MN · Current facility
—4/53/55/5$14,433
McIntosh Senior Living
Mcintosh, MN
8.2 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Cornerstone Nsg & Rehab Center
Bagley, MN
16.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Mahnomen Health Center
Mahnomen, MN
21.1 mi2/52/54/5$12,534
Fair Meadow Nursing Home
Fertile, MN
25.2 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Jourdain Perpich Ext Care Fac
Redlake, MN
39.1 mi5/55/51/5None recorded
Neilson Place
Bemidji, MN
39.7 mi1/51/54/5$45,915

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 First Care Living Center?▾
First Care Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does First Care Living Center 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). First Care Living Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has First Care Living Center had any health inspection violations?▾
First Care Living Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 28, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $14,433.
What are the staffing levels at First Care Living Center?▾
First Care Living Center provides 5.35 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.55 RN hours, 0.82 LPN hours, and 2.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.7%.
How many beds does First Care Living Center have?▾
First Care Living Center has 36 certified beds with an average of 26.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Essentia Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near First Care Living Center?▾
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 First Care Living Center?▾
On Google Maps, First Care Living Center has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Essentia Health

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →