ElderGrade
B

76.5/100

Above average

Lb Broen Home

824 South Sheridan Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

CMS 4/5 stars #5 of 7 in Otter Tail County (218) 998-7300
Certified beds
74
Occupancy
74%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 24/30 Stability 7.5/15 Outcomes 5/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

24/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.69 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.89 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.69 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.63 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 19, 2026 (3 months ago).

D May 19, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 9, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 9, 2025 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 9, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 9, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 9, 2025 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 9, 2025 F0919

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 28, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
AUSTIN, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FOLDEN, GAYLORD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HICKMAN, HEATHER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LARSON, PAUL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MOLINE, TOM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ROGNESS, LELAND Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FRUSTOL, KURT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LUTHERAN BRETHREN RETIREMENT SERVICES INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GENEREUX, ANDRE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HICKMAN, HEATHER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VOGEL, LISA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GENEREUX, ANDRE Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Lb Broen Home

What is the ElderGrade for Lb Broen Home? +

Lb Broen Home holds an ElderGrade of B (76.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Lb Broen Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.89 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Lb Broen Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 10 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Lb Broen Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Lb Broen Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.