LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER
610 SUMMIT DRIVE, Fairmont, MN 56031
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 72-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fairmont, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.8%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 72 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (30% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (95% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (41% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 6.5% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (72% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Fairmont.
What keeps LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.2% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.8% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 72 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH 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 LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH 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 Fairmont
Fairmont sits in Martin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.3% 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+
- 4,598 (23.3%)
- Median age
- 45.5 years
- Median household income
- $53,851
- Median home value
- $126,400
Demographics for Martin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fairmont.
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