MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS

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Care Quality Indicators

How MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS Compares

MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS is a 85-bed government-owned nursing facility in Fergus Falls, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.3%) is above the Minnesota average of 17.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 85 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fergus Falls, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (120% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (75% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (100% 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 Fergus Falls

Fergus Falls sits in Otter Tail County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.8% 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+

13,902 (23.8%)

Median age

46.8 years

Median household income

$59,456

Median home value

$203,800

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

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