Fairview Care Center
702 10th Avenue Northwest · Dodge Center, MN · 55927 · 5073742578
46 certified beds Government - County
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245344 · certified since October 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.