Field Crest Care Center: Safety Hazard Violations - MN
The tank sat there with oxygen tubing draped over it.
When inspectors spotted the E-size cylinder at 8:00 a.m., a nursing assistant identified in the report as NA-A said she didn't know whether an unsecured tank posed a safety risk and didn't recall specific training on oxygen safety. Two minutes later, a second nursing assistant said a nurse had already flagged the tank as a trip hazard — and warned that if it fell over, it could explode. A third nursing assistant retrieved a hand cart and secured the tank at 8:06 a.m.
NA-A initially told inspectors the beautician had moved the tank. The beautician said she hadn't. By 10:15 that morning, NA-A acknowledged she was the one who had removed the tank from the resident's wheelchair and left it in the hallway without a cart or securing device.
The resident, identified only as R24, has COPD and uses supplemental oxygen during activity to keep her blood oxygen above 88 percent. She had been assessed as having intact cognition and clear communication. She was getting her hair done while her tank stood unattended in the corridor.
The co-executive director told inspectors she'd been notified about the tank by staff and would have expected employees to follow safe handling procedures. She provided a policy, signed by NA-A in November 2018 as part of oxygen safety training, stating that oxygen cylinders must be stored in racks, chains, or sturdy portable carts and must never be left free-standing.
NA-A had signed that policy more than seven years before leaving the tank in the hallway.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Field Crest Care Center from 2026-02-19 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
Additional Resources
Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Editorial process: AI-synthesized regulatory data, reviewed for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Last verified: August 4, 2026 · Our methodology
FIELD CREST CARE CENTER in HAYFIELD, MN was cited for violations during a health inspection on February 19, 2026.
The tank sat there with oxygen tubing draped over it.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.