Quick answers
- Where is Fair Oaks Lodge?
- 201 Shady Lane Drive, Wadena, MN 56482, in Wadena County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Fair Oaks Lodge?
- (218) 631-1391, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Fair Oaks Lodge?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Fair Oaks Lodge been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $16,985.
- What did inspectors find at Fair Oaks Lodge?
- In its last three inspection cycles (April 17, 2024 to March 11, 2026), Medicare lists 45 health citations; the most serious was level J. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (April 17, 2024 to March 11, 2026), Fair Oaks Lodge had 45 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $16,985 in total (1 fine, the latest on June 20, 2025). Nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day; the Minnesota average is 4.27 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 11, 2026 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 11, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Previous cycle: February 12, 2025 — 24 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 14, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 12, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 12, 2025 (standard health inspection); February 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 7, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 20, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 23 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0565 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0660 Level E
“Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0636 Level D
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0577 Level C
“Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”
Earlier cycle: June 27, 2024 — 17 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 17, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 26, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 27, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 27, 2024 (standard health inspection); July 10, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 15, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 17 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0944 Level F
“Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0808 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0693 Level D
“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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0808 Level D
“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.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0844 Level C
“Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (17)
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0211 Level F
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0271 Level F
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0321 Level F
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $16,985 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | Fine | $16,985 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.82 | 1.08 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.27 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.09 | 4.27 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.61 | 3.73 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.47 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 40.7% | 42.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 30.8% | 39.3% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 21 nursing homes: Eden Senior Care.
Legal business name: Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehab LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feinstein, Dan | Direct owner | 15% | February 28, 2018 |
| Polstein, Mordechai | Direct owner | 19% | February 28, 2018 |
| Stesel, Maxim | Direct owner | 56% | February 28, 2018 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 65 |
| Average residents per day | 50.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Eden Senior Care |
| Legal business name | Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehab LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1991-11-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 201 Shady Lane Drive, Wadena, MN 56482 |
| County | Wadena County |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (218) 631‑1391 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245581 |
| Name in Medicare records | FAIR OAKS LODGE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Lakewood Health System16 mi · Staples, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- Green Pine Acres Nursing Home22 mi · Menahga, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- St Williams Living Center22 mi · Parkers Prairie, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- Perham Living25 mi · Perham, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- Central Todd County Care Center26 mi · Clarissa, MN · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Astera Health2.2 mi · Wadena, MN · Critical Access Hospital
- Lakewood Health System18 mi · Staples, MN · Critical Access Hospital
- Perham Health25 mi · Perham, MN · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13