Deficiency Index

Fair Meadow Nursing Home

Fertile, Minnesota · CCN 245545

19 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2018.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
78
Surveys
19
Harm or worse
4
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file14/19

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
42
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Chain
Independent
County
Polk
Medicare-certified since
1991

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
3
Staffing
3
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 123 not-for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Minnesota.

Last survey on record

Jul 15, 2026

117 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day5.244.22
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.65—

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1588.2%E15.9%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B15.9%C—
CMS’s current file: 17 of the 78 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6042×

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

  • F6102×

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • F6892×

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

  • F8802×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F5541×

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

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF883Aug 27, 2024

    Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide education on immunizations per Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for 3 of 5 residents (R15, R22, R24) reviewed for immunizations. Findings include: R15's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] identified they were [AGE] years old with a diagnosis of a history of COVID-19. R15's immunization record dated 8/27/24, identified pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) was given on 7/18/05, and the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) on 4/6/16. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF943Jul 16, 2021

    Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide facility specific abuse prevention training to 5 of 10 employees (DA-A, HSK-A, PTA-A, SSD and RN-A) whose files were reviewed. On 7/16/21, at 10:10 a.m. review of employee records revealed the following: Dietary aide (DA)-A hire date of 2/3/03, learning transcript indicated DA-A had not completed the online required abuse training. Housekeeper (H)-A hire date of 8/17/16, learning transcript indicated H-A had not completed the Abuse training course since 4/20/20. Physical therapy aid (PT)-A hire date of 9/28/15, learning transcript indicated PT-A had not completed the abuse training course since 1/31/19. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Sep 1, 2026

    Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure dependent residents received timely toileting for 2 of 2 residents (R32, R33) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs).Findings include:R32R32's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified R32 had severe cognitive impairment and had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, anxiety and dementia. R32 was dependent on staff for toileting.R32's Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter Care Area Assessment (CAA) dated 1/2/26, identified R32 would be assisted to bed using a full body mechanical lift and R32's incontinence brief would be checked/changed every 2 hours.R32's care plan revised 1/2/26, identified R32 had bladder incontinence related to Alzheimer's dementia. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF686Sep 1, 2026

    Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure dependent residents received timely repositioning for 2 of 2 residents (R32, R33) reviewed for pressure ulcers.Findings include:R32R32's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified R32 had severe cognitive impairment and had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, anxiety and dementia. R32 was at risk for pressure ulcers.R32's care plan revised 1/2/26, identified R32 had moderate risk for pressure ulcer development r/t limited sensory perception, chairfast, limited mobility, inadequate nutritional intake, and need for moderate to maximum assistance for movement. Staff were directed to: Administer medications as ordered. Monitor/document for side effects and effectiveness. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF842Sep 1, 2026

    Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure accurate toileting documentation occurred for 1 of 2 residents (R32) reviewed for toileting. Findings include:R32's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified R32 had severe cognitive impairment and diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, anxiety and dementia. R32 was dependent on staff for toileting.R32's care plan revised 1/2/26, identified R32 had bladder incontinence related to Alzheimer's dementia. The care plan directed R32 would be transferred into bed using a fully body mechanical lift with a check/change every 2 hours. The facility untitled toileting sheet dated 8/31/26, identified R32 was to have a check and change every 2 hours a.m./p.m. […]

Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 78 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Sep 1, 2026Standard5 findings
  • Jul 15, 2026Complaint3 findings
  • Sep 10, 2025Standard8 findings
  • Oct 21, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 27, 2024Standard4 findings
  • Jun 14, 2023Standard1 finding
  • Aug 5, 2021Standard5 findings
  • Jul 16, 2021Complaint1 finding
Show the 11 earlier surveys
  • Mar 2, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 18, 2019Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 27, 2019Standard2 findings
  • Aug 13, 2018Standard13 findings · 2 harm
  • May 25, 2018Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jul 13, 2017Standard3 findings
  • Jun 30, 2016Standard10 findings
  • May 14, 2015Standard4 findings
  • Apr 10, 2014Standard7 findings
  • Jul 2, 2013—4 findings
  • Jul 28, 2011—4 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

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