Frazee Care Center
219 West Maple Avenue, Frazee, MN 56544 · Becker County · (218) 334-4501
42 certified beds, about 29 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1985
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245299 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 7, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since February 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.33 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.03 of those hours.
36.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
CMS links it to Health Dimensions Group, an affiliated group of 10 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
102/24
702/24
311/24
101/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
4D
6E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
January 7, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the surety bond contained sufficient funds to insure and protect the resident's trust funds reviewed for personal funds. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 26 residents who had personal funds with the facility. Findings Include:On [DATE] at 5:00 p.m., the residents' personal funds accounts were reviewed with the assistant administrator (AA)-A. AA-A confirmed the total amount of the residents' accounts was in the amount of 24,809.91 dollars. On [DATE] at 8:16 a.m., AA-A confirmed the facility's surety bond for the residents' personal funds had expired. AA-A indicated corporate office had not renewed after the past employee responsible had left. [...]
November 6, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to implement interventions for 1 of 1 residents (R28) who had repeated falls in the facility and remained at high risk for falls. In addition, the facility failed to ensure an environment that was free of accident hazards, related to hot water temperatures in 4 of 6 resident rooms (R6, R10,R13, R185) tested for safe water temperatures. This deficient practice had the ability to affect all 4 residents who used water from the water faucets.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to accurately code the oral/dental section of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for identified dental issues for 1 of 1 residents (R13) reviewed for dental services.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide arrangements for follow-up care with a dentist for 1 of 1 residents (R13) reviewed for dental care.
February 13, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to submit complete and accurate data for staffing information based on payroll during Quarter 4 (July 1st-September 30th, 2023) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to specifications established by CMS. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 33 residents residing in the facility.
- E Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure confidential information was not readily available for all residents, staff, and visitors to view for 17 of 17 residents (R26, R3, R21, R28, R86, R6, R11, R22, R5, R14, R27, R8, R31, R9, R30, R20 and R10) residing on the 100's wing whose confidential information was observed to be visible on two open computer screens and a resident care sheet in a common area.
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to follow standards of practice related to medication administration for 1 of 1 resident (R6) observed to receive an inhalation medication, and 4 of 4 residents (R4, R13, R14, R15) observed for medication administration.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure insulin pens were accurately dated when opened for 2 of 3 residents (R11 and R136) who received insulin injections and insulin pens were disposed of past expiration date for 1 of 3 residents (R9) who received insulin injections. Further, the facility failed to ensure correct labeling on one refrigerated medication in 1 of 2 refrigerators reviewed for medication storage.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure personal laundry and linen were transported in a manner that prevented risk of contamination for 3 of 3 hallways observed for linen transportation. In addition, the facility failed to ensure hand hygiene occurred during the laundry and linen distribution. Further, the facility failed to ensure infection prevention practices including hand hygiene were followed during wound cares for 1 of 1 residents (R13) observed for wound cares.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure residents were assessed for the ability to self administer medications (SAM) for 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for medication administration.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure three years of survey results were readily accessible to residents and visitors. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 33 residents currently residing in the facility.
February 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to have a system in place to assure protocols for periodic evaluation (at least weekly), which include wound measurements and other wound characteristics, were completed and documented for 1 of 1 resident (R2) reviewed for pressure injury.
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 5 on January 7, 2026, 4 on November 6, 2024, 4 on February 13, 2024.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- D Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- C Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- C Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- C Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- C Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.33 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.03 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.64 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.58 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.8% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 45.5% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.18 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.60 on weekdays and 3.64 on weekends, 21% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.80 in April to June 2025 to 4.33 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.33 | 1.03 | 4.60 | 3.64 | 4.6% | 0 of 90 | 29 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.87 | 0.98 | 4.07 | 3.37 | 1.9% | 0 of 92 | 32 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.79 | 1.22 | 4.00 | 3.27 | 2.7% | 0 of 92 | 32 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.80 | 1.22 | 4.02 | 3.23 | 0.1% | 0 of 91 | 35 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.6 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.6 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LEGACY SENIOR SERVICES. CMS links this home to Health Dimensions Group, a group of 10 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Senior Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/23/2007 |
| First Resource Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 08/01/2007 | |
| Hdg Real Estate, LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 01/07/2020 | |
| First Resource Bank | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 08/01/2007 | |
| Hdg Real Estate, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 01/07/2020 | |
| Beck, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 09/08/2013 | |
| Green, Roger | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2007 | |
| Jensen, Joel | Corporate director | Individual | 06/07/2013 | |
| Lunde, Eric | Corporate director | Individual | 08/01/2007 | |
| Paitich, Nadine | Corporate director | Individual | 05/19/2022 | |
| Green, Roger | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2007 | |
| Lunde, Eric | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2007 | |
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/01/2007 | |
| Anderson, Molly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Birky, Alexis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/20/2013 | |
| Krejci, Patrick | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2020 | |
| Anderson, Molly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Birky, Alexis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/20/2013 | |
| Krejci, Patrick | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Schmidt, Kelly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/07/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 7, 2026: "Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 6, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 6, 2024: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 13, 2024: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.64 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
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- Perham Living Perham, 10.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
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- Pelican Valley Health Center Pelican Rapids, 20.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Frazee Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Frazee Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Frazee Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on January 7, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Frazee Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Frazee Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Frazee Care Center?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Health Dimensions Group. Legal business name: LEGACY SENIOR SERVICES.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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