First Care Living Center

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How First Care Living Center Compares

First Care Living Center is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fosston, 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 (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.9%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
• Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (52% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (45% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Fosston

Fosston sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

5,770 (18.4%)

Median age

38.9 years

Median household income

$58,682

Median home value

$169,100

Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fosston.

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