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First Care Living Center

900 Hilligoss Boulevard Southeast, Fosston, MN 56542

Nursing Home
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(800) 780-8101

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(218) 435-1133

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,886

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,885
  • Average State Price: $5,630
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • First Care Living Center Description

    First Care Living Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the town of Monticello, Minnesota. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    5.5
    First Care Living Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 22 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Fosston
  • Ranking in State: 901 out of 961 communities in MN


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the facility present a mixed picture, with some patients expressing dissatisfaction with policies, billing practices, and the level of professionalism, while others praise the staff's kindness and competence.

    • Several reviewers criticized the facility for its policies on paperwork, particularly for FMLA, describing them as a way to extract more money by requiring unnecessary appointments.
    • Complaints were made about the facility's handling of patients in relation to vaccination status, with one reviewer stating they were sent home due to not being vaccinated, regardless of their condition.
    • There were serious allegations of near-fatal mistakes during treatment, with one individual claiming they were almost killed twice.
    • Positive experiences were also shared, including the compassionate care provided to a terminally ill patient and the overall kindness of the staff.
    • Issues with scheduling and communication were highlighted, with reports of appointments being repeatedly rescheduled and difficulties in getting through to the facility by phone.
    • Some reviewers expressed a strong sense of betrayal and frustration over billing disputes and perceived dishonesty from the staff, leading to a loss of trust in the facility.
    • Despite the criticisms, there were also reports of excellent care, particularly from specific doctors and nurses, with some patients and their families expressing gratitude for the support and professionalism shown during difficult times.

    In summary, while there are instances of commendable care and professionalism, the facility also faces significant criticism regarding its administrative policies, billing practices, and some aspects of patient care and communication.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1988
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 50
    Total current residents: 28
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 9
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $48915


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-09-28 2021-10-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-08-20 2019-08-23 E Construction Deficiencies Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    2019-08-20 2019-08-23 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-08-20 2019-10-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2018-09-18 2018-10-05 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2018-09-18 2018-10-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-09-18 2018-10-19 B Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-07-15 $33,915
    2021-09-30 $15,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Monticello which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 13,299 (small town).
    • The average income is $60,717, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 71
      • Low Temperature: 9
      • Average Temperature: 41.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 96 days of rain, 97 days of snow and 171 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.39 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Palubicki's Family Market
    0.8 miles away
    Bendickson General Store
    14.1 miles away
    Kubiaks Family Foods
    15.5 miles away
    Galen's Supermarket
    16.3 miles away
    Bakkens Fairway Market
    16.8 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    First National Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Ultima Bank MN
    11.9 miles away
    American State Bank
    14.3 miles away
    Northern State Bank
    15.6 miles away
    First National Bank - Bagley
    16.3 miles away

    None Found

    Pharmacies

    Thrifty White Pharmacy
    16.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Bagley Dental
    16.3 miles away

    Parks

    Melland Memorial Park
    0.1 miles away
    Melland Baseball Park
    0.1 miles away
    Larson Park
    0.7 miles away
    Hovland WMA
    2.6 miles away
    Sagaiigan WMA
    3.7 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Culture

    Community Art Center
    15.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Clinic Bar & Grill
    6.2 miles away
    Stumps Bar And Grill
    14.2 miles away
    Trail's End Bar
    14.5 miles away
    Trail's End Bar and Grill
    14.5 miles away
    Da Roo's Pizza
    15.2 miles away

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