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Fair Meadow Nursing Home

Nursing home · 300 GARFIELD AVENUE SE, Fertile, MN 56540 · Polk County

4★Medicare overall
44cited deficiencies
0harm or jeopardy level
0penalties

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Facility

Type
Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · City
Capacity
42
State license
425763
Medicare CCN
245545
Licensed entity
VILLAGE OF FERTILE
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Phone
(218) 945-6194
Nurse staffing
5.24 hours per resident per day
Medicare ratings
Inspections 4★ · Staffing 3★ · Quality 2★
Official record
Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Inspection findings

  1. Sep 10, 2025 Health · 10 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      Corrected Oct 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0604 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      Corrected Oct 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Oct 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      Corrected Oct 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity B

      F0711 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

      Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

      Corrected Nov 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0712 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

      Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

      Corrected Nov 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0759 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      Corrected Oct 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Oct 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Nov 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      Corrected Nov 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

  2. Jan 14, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55453920C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  3. Oct 21, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      Corrected Oct 30, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  4. Aug 27, 2024 Health · 12 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0604 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0346 Smoke Deficiencies

      Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0354 Smoke Deficiencies

      Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0912 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety

  5. Dec 21, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55457395C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  6. Jun 14, 2023 Health · 8 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      Corrected Jul 5, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0222 Egress Deficiencies

      Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      Corrected Aug 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      Corrected Aug 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Aug 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      Corrected Aug 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Aug 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0521 Services Deficiencies

      Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      Corrected Aug 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      Corrected Aug 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

  7. Apr 29, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
    • Severity not stated

      H5545016C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5545017C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  8. Mar 16, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 7 findings
    • Severity not stated

      H5545008C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5545009C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5545010C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5545011C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5545012C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5545013C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5545014C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  9. Dec 31, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5545007C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  10. Nov 8, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5545006C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.