Nursing home

First Care Living Center

900 Hilligoss Boulevard Southeast, Fosston, MN, 56542

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Essentia Health · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for First Care Living Center, with 15 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $88,726 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
50
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Polk Co. avg 3.5Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Polk Co. avg: 3.5. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

15
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
62023
32024
62025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $88,726 total · May 22, 2023–Apr 26, 2024
  1. Apr 26, 2024$14,433
  2. May 22, 2023$74,293

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)16.85%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.94%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.89%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Christensen, JamesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Haugen, JoelCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Heilman, TimCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Horn, BeverlyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Jackson, AarickCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lewandowski, LaurieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mertz, TaylorCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Smith, BenjaminCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Arvin, DouglasCORPORATE OFFICER
Gefroh Ellison, StefanieCORPORATE OFFICER
Hurley, AlanCORPORATE OFFICER
Watters, MichaelCORPORATE OFFICER
Innovis Health LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Arvin, DouglasOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Curtis, MichaelOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Gupta, ParulOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hurley, AlanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Essentia HealthADP OF THE SNF
Innovis Health LLCADP OF THE SNF
Arvin, DouglasADP OF THE SNF
Curtis, MichaelADP OF THE SNF
Gupta, ParulADP OF THE SNF
Hurley, AlanADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Polk County.

900 Hilligoss Boulevard Southeast, Fosston
Polk County · MN · 56542
50 certified beds47.5721, -95.7400

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
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Neilson Place
CCN 245039
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Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is First Care Living Center's CMS rating?

First Care Living Center has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is First Care Living Center located?

First Care Living Center is located at 900 Hilligoss Boulevard Southeast, Fosston, MN, 56542 in Polk County, and CMS lists 50 certified beds.

Does First Care Living Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $88,726 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for First Care Living Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does First Care Living Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

First Care Living Center's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 4 facilities in Polk County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify First Care Living Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm First Care Living Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245512
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
50
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 15 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jul 30, 20250637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 10, 2025
Jul 30, 20250657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 10, 2025
Jul 30, 20250676DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2025
Jul 30, 20250688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2025
Jul 30, 20250755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 5, 2025
Jul 30, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2025
Jun 6, 20240686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 30, 2024
Jun 6, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 30, 2024
Apr 26, 20240689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 13, 2024
Aug 17, 20230641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2023
Aug 17, 20230689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2023
Aug 17, 20230695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 17, 20230880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 15, 2023
Aug 17, 20230883EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2023
May 22, 20230689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 16, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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