Perham Living
Perham, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245486) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 347-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Perham Living holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Perham Living reports total nurse staffing of 5.45 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 30.0%.
Perham Living has no federal fines on record, with zero payment denials reported, and CMS data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
Perham Living is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since July 1987 and holds 96 certified beds, with an average of 86.3 residents at a given time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Perham Living carries an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for staffing, and 3 stars for quality measures.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 5.45 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.0%.
On CMS's penalty record, Perham Living has zero federal fines on record (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation associated with this facility in the supplied data.
No chain affiliation or ownership change within the last 12 months is indicated in the available data.
This profile is drawn entirely from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Perham Living has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Perham Living is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.45 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 30.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, Perham Living has zero fines and zero payment denials on record with CMS.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Perham Living has 96 certified beds and an average daily resident count of 86.3.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Perham Living is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Perham Living has been federally certified since July 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — and for Perham Living these are 5, 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact Perham Living at 2183471800 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact Perham Living at 2183471800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Perham Living's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245486?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.