Government Medicare Medicaid

MN VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS

1821 NORTH PARK, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

4.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
85 Certified Beds
55 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Resident & Family Councils Active

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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag

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Care Quality Indicators

Antipsychotic Medication Use 31.62%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 1.63%

Lower is better

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 4 out of 5 stars, above 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 5.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 85 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fergus Falls, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (86% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (59% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (100% lower).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask MN VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MN VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS with other nursing homes in Fergus Falls.

What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MN VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS, and what changed afterward?

Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.

How is MN VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS addressing its health inspections rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What is MN VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.6% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help MN VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at MN VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains MN VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS's rating advantage in Fergus Falls?

Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 245636
County Otter Tail
Total Beds 85
Occupied Beds 76
Occupancy Rate 89%
Ownership Government - State

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Location

1821 NORTH PARK, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

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All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: September 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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