ESSENTIA HEALTH FOSSTON

πŸ“ 900 HILLIGOSS BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST, fosston, MN 56542 πŸ“ž 2184351133 πŸ›οΈ 50 beds

Overall Rating

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3/5

Health Inspection

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4/5

Staffing

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1/5

Quality Measures

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3/5

Inspection History Overview

31
Total Violations
7 years of data
$48,915
Total Fines
2 penalties
9
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2024 3 violations

Tag 0686 D Jun 6, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 30, 2024
Tag 0880 D Jun 6, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 30, 2024
Tag 0689 J Apr 26, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 13, 2024

2023 7 violations

Tag 0641 D Aug 17, 2023

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2023
Tag 0689 D Aug 17, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 15, 2023
Tag 0695 D Aug 17, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 12, 2023
Tag 0880 D Aug 17, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 15, 2023
Tag 0883 E Aug 17, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 20, 2023
Tag 0689 J May 22, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 16, 2023
Tag 0609 D Jan 31, 2023

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 17, 2023

2021 9 violations

Tag 0580 D Sep 30, 2021

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 23, 2021
Tag 0677 D Sep 30, 2021

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 23, 2021
Tag 0849 D Sep 30, 2021

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 23, 2021
Tag 0880 D Sep 30, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 23, 2021
Tag 0600 L Jul 15, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 15, 2021
Tag 0607 F Jul 15, 2021

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 15, 2021
Tag 0609 E Jul 15, 2021

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 15, 2021
Tag 0610 E Jul 15, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 15, 2021
Tag 0689 D Jan 21, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 15, 2021

2020 1 violations

Tag 0880 F Apr 2, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2020

2019 6 violations

Tag 0582 D Aug 22, 2019

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 26, 2019
Tag 0623 D Aug 22, 2019

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 26, 2019
Tag 0677 D Aug 22, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 26, 2019
Tag 0756 D Aug 22, 2019

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 26, 2019
Tag 0757 D Aug 22, 2019

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 26, 2019
Tag 0880 F Aug 22, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 26, 2019

2018 1 violations

Tag 0880 F Sep 20, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018

2017 4 violations

Tag 0279 D Aug 30, 2017

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2017
Tag 0329 D Aug 30, 2017

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2017
Tag 0428 D Aug 30, 2017

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2017
Tag 0441 D Aug 30, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2017

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 2 penalties totaling $48,915

$15,000
Fine
September 30, 2021
$33,915
Fine
July 15, 2021
Average: $24,458 | Range: $15,000 - $33,915

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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Inspection Survey Reports

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June 6, 2024
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April 26, 2024
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August 17, 2023
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May 22, 2023
0.00

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January 31, 2023
0.00

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September 30, 2021
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July 15, 2021
0.00

Health

January 21, 2021
0.00

Health

August 22, 2019
0.00

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Ownership Information

For profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
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2184351133
Polk

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
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