nursing home in Wadena, MN

Fair Oaks Lodge

201 Shady Lane Drive, Wadena, MN 56482 · (218) 631-1391

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Fair Oaks Lodge at a glance

Fair Oaks Lodge is a 65-bed for-profit nursing home in Wadena, Minnesota (Wadena County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Minnesota average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 11, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.

Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $27,047.

Nursing staff turnover is 52.5% per year (state average 42.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
65
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Eden Senior Care
Medicare-certified since
November 1, 1991
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Wadena County
CMS Certification Number
245581

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.1 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility4.44 hrsMinnesota average4.19 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.44 hrs4.19 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.20 hrs1.06 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.48 hrs2.52 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.95 hrs3.71 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)52.5%42.2%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)40%38.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility4Minnesota average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)479Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)023Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)6263.980.6Better

Penalties

This facility2Minnesota average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$27,047$24,507$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds6571107
Average residents per day436086
Occupancy65.7%84.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility6%Minnesota average4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)6%4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.6%5.2%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)29.8%17.1%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)4.2%2.6%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.5%1.9%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)11.7%18.2%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)18%20.5%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6.9%4.1%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)18.5%4.1%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)30.1%12.5%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)21.5%24.5%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97.7%96.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.3%97.4%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility5.3%Minnesota average1.9%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)5.3%1.9%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)72.3%82.7%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)80.6%88.1%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 48 health deficiencies and 18 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 11, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 10, 2026
March 11, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2026
March 11, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2026
March 11, 2026
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 10, 2026
March 11, 2026
Standard
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2026
March 11, 2026
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2026
March 11, 2026
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected April 10, 2026
June 20, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected June 12, 2025
March 7, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 21, 2025
February 27, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 18, 2025
February 12, 2025
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Fire safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected March 13, 2025
January 14, 2025
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 29, 2025
January 14, 2025
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 29, 2025
January 14, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 29, 2025
January 14, 2025
Complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 29, 2025
August 15, 2024
Complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 15, 2024
July 10, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 9, 2024
July 10, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 9, 2024
July 10, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 9, 2024
June 27, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Complaint
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Complaint
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0844
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected August 1, 2024
April 26, 2024
Complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 14, 2024
April 17, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 5, 2024
September 27, 2023
Fire safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected October 20, 2023
September 27, 2023
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 20, 2023
September 27, 2023
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 20, 2023
September 27, 2023
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 20, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $27,047 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
June 20, 2025Fine$16,985
September 27, 2023Fine$10,062

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
FEINSTEIN, DAN
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest15%02/28/2018
POLSTEIN, MORDECHAI
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest19%02/28/2018
STESEL, MAXIM
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest56%02/28/2018
POLSTEIN, MORDECHAI
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2018
QUAM, SAMUEL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/28/2017
RICE, PAMELA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/28/2018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fair Oaks Lodge's rating?

Fair Oaks Lodge has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Fair Oaks Lodge receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Fair Oaks Lodge accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Fair Oaks Lodge?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Eden Senior Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Fair Oaks Lodge and how do I contact it?

Fair Oaks Lodge is at 201 Shady Lane Drive, Wadena, MN 56482. Phone: (218) 631-1391.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.