D70

First Care Living Center

Grade D 70/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

50

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$88,726

Last Survey

N/A

900 HILLIGOSS BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST, FOSSTON, MN 56542
2184351133

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.83h
LPN
0.89h
CNA
4.02h
Total
6.75h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

ESSENTIA HEALTH

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2017

100%

INNOVIS HEALTH LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2017

ARVIN, DOUGLAS

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2023

CURTIS, MICHAEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2024

GUPTA, PARUL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2025

HURLEY, ALAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2023

CHRISTENSEN, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2020

HAUGEN, JOEL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2017

HEILMAN, TIM

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2020

HORN, BEVERLY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2017

JACKSON, AARICK

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2020

LEWANDOWSKI, LAURIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2017

MERTZ, TAYLOR

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2022

SMITH, BENJAMIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2022

ARVIN, DOUGLAS

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2023

GEFROH ELLISON, STEFANIE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 2024

HURLEY, ALAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2023

WATTERS, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2023

Penalties & Fines (2)

$88,726total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Apr 26, 2024Fine$14,433
May 22, 2023Fine$74,293

Health Inspection Deficiencies (16)

July 30, 2025Health6 deficiencies
0637DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 10, 2025
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 10, 2025
0676DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 1, 2025
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 1, 2025
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 5, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2025
June 6, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 30, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 30, 2024
April 26, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 13, 2024
August 17, 2023Health5 deficiencies
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 15, 2023
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2023
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 15, 2023
0883EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
May 22, 2023Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 16, 2023
January 31, 2023Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 17, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for First Care Living Center?

First Care Living Center in FOSSTON, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 69.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for First Care Living Center?

First Care Living Center has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does First Care Living Center have?

First Care Living Center has 16 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has First Care Living Center been fined?

Yes. First Care Living Center has $88,726 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does First Care Living Center have?

First Care Living Center has 50 certified beds with approximately 26 current residents (52% occupancy). The facility is located at 900 HILLIGOSS BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST, FOSSTON, Minnesota 56542. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.