Fair Meadow Nursing Home
Fair Meadow Nursing Home is a 3-star rated nursing home in Fertile, MN with 42 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 4/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 32 health violations on record. Federal fines total $22,100 across 1 enforcement action. Most recent inspection: August 27, 2024.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Minnesota public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 7, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2018 1 penalties totaling $22,100
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 4 violations
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2023 1 violations
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
2021 7 violations
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2019 3 violations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018 14 violations
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2017 3 violations
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Meadow Nursing Home
- What violations has Fair Meadow Nursing Home received?
- Fair Meadow Nursing Home has 32 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Fair Meadow Nursing Home?
- Fair Meadow Nursing Home has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Fair Meadow Nursing Home last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Fair Meadow Nursing Home safe?
- Safety at Fair Meadow Nursing Home should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Fair Meadow Nursing Home?
- Phone: (218) 945-6194. Address: 300 Garfield Avenue Southeast, Fertile, MN. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Fair Meadow Nursing Home offer?
- Fair Meadow Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility with 42 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Fertile, MN?
- Compare Fair Meadow Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Fertile, MN on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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