Fair Oaks Lodge
Wadena, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245581) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $27,047
Phone: (218) 631-1391 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fair Oaks Lodge has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Fair Oaks Lodge reports total nurse staffing of 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.5%.
Fair Oaks Lodge has 2 federal fines on record totaling $27,047.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Fair Oaks Lodge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Wadena, Minnesota, in Wadena County. The facility is certified for 65 beds and has an average of 42.7 residents. It has been certified since November 1991. Fair Oaks Lodge is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Eden Senior Care chain, which includes 21 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fair Oaks Lodge has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.44, including 1.20 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $27,047.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Fair Oaks Lodge in the data provided.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
Families evaluating Fair Oaks Lodge should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fair Oaks Lodge has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Fair Oaks Lodge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.44 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 52.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $27,047.00, and no payment denials.
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 status for Fair Oaks Lodge.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fair Oaks Lodge is certified for 65 beds with an average of 42.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Eden Senior Care chain, which has 21 facilities averaging a 2.6 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fair Oaks Lodge has been certified since November 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Fair Oaks Lodge scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2186311391 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2186311391 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245581?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.