FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER

900 HILLIGOSS BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST
FOSSTON MN 56542
Phone: 2184351133

Inside a hospital Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
4/5
Above average
Overall rating4/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing5/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Minnesota average: 0.8 star higher (3.2), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Fosston average: level with the average (4.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds36
Average residents per day26.2
Occupancy73%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainESSENTIA HEALTH (6 facilities)
CountyPolk
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1988-01-01
CMS certification number (CCN)245512
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle4

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day6.02
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.35
Registered nurse turnover20.0%
Total nursing staff turnover41.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$14,433
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $14,433 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Above average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 5, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER have?

CMS certifies 36 beds; the facility reports an average of 26.2 residents per day (about 73% occupancy).

Does FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $14,433 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.