Nursing homes in Fosston, MN
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fosston, part of the Polk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Fosston, Minnesota, and the surrounding Polk County region have access to one nursing home facility, First Care Living Center, operated by Essentia Health. According to current CMS Care Compare data, this facility holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Families evaluating local long-term care options can use the federal 5-star rating system to compare quality metrics and health inspection results for the 56542 ZIP code area.
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avg 3★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Fosston
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is First Care Living Center at 3★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
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| First Care Living Center ESSENTIA HEALTH · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
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