FAIRVIEW CARE CENTER
Nursing home in Dodge Center, MN
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 19, 2026Sources
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The short version
The one role we have posted here pays $39.40 an hour, a flat rate rather than a range you have to negotiate into.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-19A 2022 review from a staff member called out the pay rate and the time spent with residents as the two things that made the job worth it.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2022-10-20Source: glassdoor.comA reviewer described coworkers working diligently for residents, with activities running regularly and the kitchen turning out food people actually like.
For new gradsSources
As of 2023-06-07Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Day shift Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse hourly rate range
As of 2026-09
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- Hourly pay
$22.50/hr
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) hourly rate
As of 2026-09
- Hourly pay
$23.00/hr
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) employer-provided hourly pay
As of 2026-09
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staff dedication and food quality
- Staff work diligently to care for residents, activities are ongoing, and food quality is praised.
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As of 2023-06-07Source: glassdoor.com- Staffing shortages and morale
- Occasional short staffing leads to negativity among employees.
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As of 2023-06-07Source: glassdoor.com- Compensation and resident interactions
- Pay rates and interactions with residents are highlighted as positives, though schedules require working many consecutive days.
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As of 2022-10-20Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Turnover and management issues
- Rapid employee turnover and staffing shortages attributed to facility administration.
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As of 2025-04-07Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews from 2023 and 2025 both describe short staffing, quick turnover, and frustration pointed at administration — ask in your interview how many open positions there are on your shift right now.
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As of 2023-06-07 · 2025-04-07Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
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Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Fairview-Care-Center-E570887-RVW77163915.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2022-10-20
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“I do not see that I do much good to these wounded and dying; but I cannot leave them.”
If you and your preceptor are not clicking, ask your manager to switch you. People teach and learn at different speeds. You are allowed a better fit.