Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls

The Minnesota Veterans Home - Fergus Falls is a skilled nursing care facility located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, serving veterans. Recognized as a leader in skilled nursing care delivery, the home provides specialized and individualized care through a team approach, with quality of care and resident independence as priorities.

The facility operates the Veterans Village, opened in 2011, which consists of two households of 10 and 11 residents each designed to offer medical services in a home-style atmosphere. This community approach is particularly intended to create a sense of place for dementia residents by providing a familiar, home-like environment. The home also contains a VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

The facility offers a diverse calendar of recreation activities and events both within the facility and out in the community to help residents maintain independence and quality of life. The dietary menu has been developed by registered dietitians to provide balanced, nutritious meals, with different menu options available to accommodate individual resident needs.

The Minnesota Veterans Home Family Council provides a formal vehicle for communication and information sharing between administration, family members, staff, residents, and community members. The council meets monthly and works to develop projects aimed at improving quality of life and well-being, opening communication channels, and providing support and information to families of current and prospective residents.