Nursing homes › Minnesota › First Care Living Center
900 Hilligoss Boulevard Southeast, Fosston, MN 56542 · 2184351133 · 36 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Essentia Health, a group operating 6 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 4.3/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $89,606 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (4.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 5.35 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.55. Weekend total: 4.45. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 13 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-05-28 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-05-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-05-28 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2025-07-30 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-30 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-30 |
| 2024-06-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-06-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-05-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-26 | Fine | $14,433 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTENSEN, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| HAUGEN, JOEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| HEILMAN, TIM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| HORN, BEVERLY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| JACKSON, AARICK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| LEWANDOWSKI, LAURIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| MERTZ, TAYLOR | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2022 |
| SMITH, BENJAMIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2022 |
| ARVIN, DOUGLAS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/18/2023 |
| GEFROH ELLISON, STEFANIE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/12/2024 |
| HURLEY, ALAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/18/2023 |
| WATTERS, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2023 |
| INNOVIS HEALTH LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| ARVIN, DOUGLAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/08/2023 |
| CURTIS, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/08/2024 |
| GUPTA, PARUL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/02/2025 |
| HURLEY, ALAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/18/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245512. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.