Fair Meadow Nursing Home
Fertile, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245545) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 945-6194 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fair Meadow Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of about 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Fair Meadow Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 5.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS does not have turnover data reported in this listing.
Fair Meadow Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file with CMS. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Fair Meadow Nursing Home is a 42-bed skilled nursing facility in Fertile, Polk County, Minnesota, with an average daily census of 39.2 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit (other) provider and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fair Meadow holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average overall rating of 3.15. The facility's four component ratings from CMS are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Staffing rating of 3 stars, and Quality Measures rating of 2 stars, combining to the overall 4-star rating.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 5.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the available data.
Regarding regulatory compliance, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued against Fair Meadow Nursing Home. There is no indication in the provided data that CMS has applied its abuse warning icon to this facility, nor is it listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight.
The provided data does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fair Meadow Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Fair Meadow Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 5.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover data is not available in this listing.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Fair Meadow Nursing Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fair Meadow Nursing Home has 42 certified beds and an average daily census of 39.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit (other) facility; the available data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fair Meadow Nursing Home has been certified since February 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (4 stars), Staffing (3 stars), Quality Measures (2 stars), and an overall composite rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 218-945-6194 or check the Care Compare listing to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 218-945-6194 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245545?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.