FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER
FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER is a 36-bed nursing home in FOSSTON, Minnesota. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1988-01-01. It averages 26.2 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER?
CMS lists 13 health-inspection deficiencies for FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-28.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | F0585, F0744, F0883, F0887 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D |
| 2025-07-30 | F0637, F0657, F0676, F0688, F0755, F0880 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-06-06 | F0686, F0880 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-04-26 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
Why was FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-26 | Fine | $14,433 |
How is FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER staffed?
| Measure | This facility | MN average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.35254 | 4.19318 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.7 | 42.2 |
| Average number of residents per day | 26.2 | 60.3 |
Who owns FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER, and what chain is it in?
FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name FIRST CARE MEDICAL SERVICES and belongs to the ESSENTIA HEALTH chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | CHRISTENSEN, JAMES, HAUGEN, JOEL, HEILMAN, TIM, HORN, BEVERLY, JACKSON, AARICK, LEWANDOWSKI, LAURIE, MERTZ, TAYLOR, SMITH, BENJAMIN | since 01/01/2017 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | ARVIN, DOUGLAS, GEFROH ELLISON, STEFANIE, HURLEY, ALAN, WATTERS, MICHAEL | since 05/18/2023 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | INNOVIS HEALTH LLC, ARVIN, DOUGLAS, CURTIS, MICHAEL, GUPTA, PARUL, HURLEY, ALAN | since 01/01/2017 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | ESSENTIA HEALTH, INNOVIS HEALTH LLC, ARVIN, DOUGLAS, CURTIS, MICHAEL, GUPTA, PARUL, HURLEY, ALAN | since 01/29/2025 |
Were you or a family member harmed at FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER?