Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center
610 Summit Drive, Fairmont, MN 56031 · Martin County · (507) 235-6606
72 certified beds, about 67 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1985
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245280 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 19, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 26 health citations since December 2023 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 4.77 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.75 of those hours.
36.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
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.
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 26 health citations on file.
November 19, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews the facility failed to ensure grievance forms were posted in prominent locations throughout the facility for residents and resident representatives to file grievances, and anonymously. This had the potential to affect all 66 residents in the facility.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a care plan was implemented to ensure activity preferences were identified and implemented for 1 of 2 residents (R31) reviewed for activities. R1's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicated R1 was admitted to the facility 10/16/25, had moderately impaired cognition, required partial to moderate assistance with transfers, and substantial/maximal assistance with shower/bathe and dressing, and required supervision with eating and oral hygiene. R1 identified it was somewhat important to do her favorite activities, keep up with the news, participate in religious services, go outside to get fresh air, have reading material, listen to music, and do things with groups of people. [...]
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure individualized activities were care planned and provided for 1 of 2 residents (R1) reviewed for activities.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to provide routine passive range of motion (PROM) on a consistent basis to improve strength, mobility and improve circulation for 1 of 1 resident (R32) reviewed for ROM. In addition, the facility failed to identify and develop interventions to reduce the risk of potential complications of a hand contracture.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure basic infection control practices were followed when the tubing of a urinary drainage bag for 1 of 1 resident (R8), was observed laying on the floor of the shower. The deficient practice had the potential to cause infection.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure documentation for 2 of 5 residents (R65 and R5) who refused influenza vaccine included education covering benefit and risk of the vaccine, and name and date of resident or representative who refused the vaccine
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure documentation for 1 of 5 residents (R65) who refused Covid-19 vaccine included education covering benefits and risks of the vaccine, and name and date of resident or representative who refused the vaccine.
October 24, 2024Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure beverageware was completely dry before storing, in order to prevent bacterial growth. This had the potential to affect all 29 residents who resided on second floor.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 resident (R264) reviewed who was observed to have medications at the bedside, had been appropriately assessed and deemed appropriate to self-administer medications.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure resident status was accurately identified in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 2 residents (R42) reviewed for elopement devices and 1 of 1 resident (R62) reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a care plan was revised to address pressure ulcer risk and preventative measures for 1 of 2 residents (R31) reviewed for pressure ulcers (PU).
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to comprehensively assess skin and/or consistently implement interventions to prevent the development of new pressure ulcers for 2 of 2 residents (R31, R48) who were reviewed for pressure ulcers.
- D 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 ensure 1 of 1 resident (R314) who was observed using an electric heating pad, was free of potential injury.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 resident (R36, R58) were administered the pneumococcal vaccine in accordance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations.
- C Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure resident mail was delivered on Saturdays for 7 of 7 residents (R3, R12, R19, R24, R32, R41, R49) who voiced concerns with mail delivery during resident council. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 61 residents residing in the facility.
September 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow phsycician's orders per the standard of practice related to urostomy bag changes for 1 of 1 resident (R1) who had bilateral urostomies.
December 6, 2023Standard inspection · 10 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to identify and date facility-made frozen soups stored in 4 of 4 kitchenettes, and failed to ensure dishes in the kitchen were stored dry. This had the potential to affect all 61 residents who resided in the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to follow Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19 when during a Covid-19 outbreak, failed to ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when staff were observed not an wearing N-95 mask in the room of 1 of 1 resident (R51) in transmission based precautions (TBP) for Covid-19; failed to doff (remove) PPE per guidelines with staff were observed removing all PPE including N-95 masks prior to exiting the room of residents in TBP for Covid-19 for 4 of 4 residents (R51, R53, R29, R30); failed to ensure precautions posted on resident room doors (R51, R34, R29, R53, R211, R43, R22, R30, R159 and R160) were consistent and followed CDC recommendations; [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience for 1 of 1 residents (R17) who required assistance with dining.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to notify a provider of a significant physical change for 1 of 1 resident (R10) reviewed for notification of change.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to provide routine removal of facial hair for 1 of 1 resident (R17) and bathing for 1 of 1 (R30) resident reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs) who were dependent on staff for cares.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to make an appointment for 1 of 1 resident (R44) reviewed for vision.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure weekly comprehensive skin assessments were completed for 1 of 3 residents (R27) reviewed for pressure ulcers
- D 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 accurately assess and monitor ongoing safe smoking practices for 1 of 1 resident (R23) reviewed for smoking.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to comprehensively reassess and develop interventions to reduce/prevent continued weight loss for 1 of 1 resident (R7) reviewed for weight loss.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure oxygen tubing was changed and dated timely, and failed to create a comprehensive plan of care for oxygen therapy for 1 of 2 residents (R50) reviewed for respiratory care.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 5 on November 19, 2025, 3 on October 24, 2024, 3 on December 6, 2023.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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) | 4.77 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.75 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.11 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.15 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.87 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.5% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.18 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 5.04 on weekdays and 4.11 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.61 in April to June 2025 to 4.77 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 | 4.77 | 0.75 | 5.04 | 4.11 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 67 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.96 | 0.83 | 5.25 | 4.23 | 1.7% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.89 | 0.77 | 5.17 | 4.19 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 64 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.61 | 0.81 | 4.90 | 3.89 | 1.7% | 0 of 91 | 64 |
| 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 | 27.4 | 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 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 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 | 17.5 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.2 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.5 | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.8 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green, Jeffrey | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Barnes, Deborah | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Adams, Jeff | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Bachenberg, Timothy | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Barnes, Deborah | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Edmundson, Brandon | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Green, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Haugen, Charles | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Lund, John | Corporate director | Individual | 04/24/2013 | |
| Musser, Bradley | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2014 | |
| Nordstrom, Nancy | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Subbert, Jason | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Tumbleson, Melissa | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Barnes, Deborah | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2021 | |
| Haugen, Charles | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Musser, Bradley | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Tumbleson, Melissa | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Barnes, Deborah | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/06/2024 | |
| Green, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/06/2024 | |
| Barnes, Deborah | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/08/2025 | |
| Green, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/08/2025 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on November 19, 2025: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on November 19, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on November 19, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 19, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
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Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 19, 2025. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Lakeview Methodist Health 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 Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers. Legal business name: LAKEVIEW METHODIST HEALTH CARE CENTER.
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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