All citations for MN Veterans Home-Fergus Falls

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 6, 2026

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection.

  2. Harm to a resident

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.