Government Medicare Medicaid

MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS

1821 NORTH PARK, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

5.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
85 Certified Beds
97 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Antipsychotic Medication Use 37.31%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 0.99%

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 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 June 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 keeps MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

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

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.3% 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 1.0% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does MN VETERANS HOME FERGUS FALLS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 85 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

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 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 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 77
Occupancy Rate 90%
Ownership Government - State

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Location

1821 NORTH PARK, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

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Important Data Disclaimer

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: June 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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