First Care Living Center
Fosston, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245512) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,433
Phone: (218) 435-1133 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
First Care Living Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
First Care Living Center reports 5.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
First Care Living Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,433.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
First Care Living Center is a 36-bed nursing home in Fosston, Minnesota, operating as a non-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1988. The facility currently serves an average of 26.2 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, First Care Living Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 3 stars; quality measures, 3 stars; and staffing, 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.35 per resident per day, including 1.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
On its penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $14,433.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus status listed for this facility in the provided data.
First Care Living Center is part of the Essentia Health chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.3 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects a snapshot of that public dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
First Care Living Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 5.35 per resident per day, including 1.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 41.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $14,433.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
First Care Living Center has 36 certified beds and an average of 26.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Essentia Health chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures (QM), and staffing; this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2184351133 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2184351133 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245512?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.