FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER
702 10TH AVENUE NORTHWEST, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER Compares
FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER is a 46-bed government-owned nursing facility in Dodge Center, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (9.4%) is below the Minnesota average of 23.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 46 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.5% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (38% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (60% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Dodge Center.
What keeps FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.5% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.2% here versus 5.2% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 46 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Dodge Center
Dodge Center sits in Dodge County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,080 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 38.7 years
- Median household income
- $79,020
- Median home value
- $197,100
Demographics for Dodge County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dodge Center.
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