THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC
500 SOUTHEAST FIRST STREET, Faribault, MN 55021
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC Compares
THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC is a 109-bed for-profit nursing facility in Faribault, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (39.7%) is above the Minnesota average of 23.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 109 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (40% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 39.7% — worse than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (68% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC with other nursing homes in Faribault.
How is THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.3% here versus 5.2% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 39.7% here versus 23.6% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC?
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 THE EMERALDS AT FAIRBAULT LLC?
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 Faribault
Faribault sits in Rice County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,454 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 36.6 years
- Median household income
- $70,600
- Median home value
- $232,800
Demographics for Rice County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Faribault.
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