About First Care Living Center
Nursing home overview and details
First Care Living Center is an nursing home in Fosston, MN, serving Polk County and the surrounding community. The facility has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 28.1 residents.
First Care Living Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1988, bringing 38 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with ESSENTIA HEALTH, which provides administrative support and oversight. This nursing facility is located within a hospital campus, providing convenient access to acute medical services when needed.
The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Fosston, MN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
First Care Living Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
First Care Living Center provides 5.26 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.48 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 41.5%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 30.0%. Weekend staffing averages 4.11 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
First Care Living Center has received 2 fines totaling $88,726. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About First Care Living Center
What is the CMS rating for First Care Living Center?
First Care Living Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does First Care Living Center have?
First Care Living Center has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 28.1 residents.
What type of facility is First Care Living Center?
First Care Living Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Polk County in Fosston, MN.
How many doctors practice at First Care Living Center?
1 physicians are affiliated with First Care Living Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does First Care Living Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. First Care Living Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·