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Fair Meadow Nursing Home

300 Garfield Avenue Southeast, Fertile, MN 56540 · Polk County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 92% full (39 of 42 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fertile

Fair Meadow Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Fertile, MN, with 42 certified beds and an average of about 39 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Fertile, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 42
Avg. residents/day: 39
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 245545

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,220–$10,360/mo (median $9,040)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Grand Forks prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 8
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-09-10
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (14 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-09-10Severity B — minimalNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Studio apartments
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

300 Garfield Avenue Southeast, Fertile, MN

Reviews & reputation

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Google

4.5

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Common questions about Fair Meadow Nursing Home

How much does Fair Meadow Nursing Home cost?

Fair Meadow Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Fertile, MN area typically runs $8,220–$10,360 per month (median $9,040, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Fair Meadow Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Fair Meadow Nursing Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

What did inspectors find at Fair Meadow Nursing Home?

Fair Meadow Nursing Home has 14 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Fair Meadow Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 92% full (39 of 42 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Fair Meadow Nursing Home offer?

Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 42 beds.

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