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First Care Living Center

Nursing HomeFosston, MNCMS 245512
15 citations on record

Operated by Essentia Health

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
50

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
28.1

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
15

*CMS

Fire safety findings
16

*CMS

Inspections on file
8

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-07-30

*CMS

Citations

15 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0637Generalpotential for harm

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • 0676Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

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

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

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

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Essentia Health

6nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is First Care Living Center?
First Care Living Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fosston, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245512.
What is the CMS rating for First Care Living Center?
First Care Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does First Care Living Center have?
First Care Living Center is certified for 50 beds. It serves an average of 28.1 residents per day.
How many citations does First Care Living Center have?
First Care Living Center has 15 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was First Care Living Center last inspected?
First Care Living Center was last inspected on July 30, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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