Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) - Fergus Falls
Substance Use Treatment • Fergus Falls, MN
Clinic Type
Substance Use Treatment
Address
1010 Maryland Ln, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone
(866) 966-2337
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Medicaid (Medical Assistance) mentioned; private insurance acceptance not explicitly stated beyond general insurance note.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Admission process
Admission to a C.A.R.E. facility is by referral only. Most clients have been civilly committed by a court as chemically dependent. Most referrals are provided by county social service agencies, courts, community hospitals and mental health providers. Patients can be admitted to a C.A.R.E. from anywhere in Minnesota.
What is CARE?
A program that helps individuals with drug or alcohol addiction, assessing needs, developing interventions, providing services to reduce or stop substance use, coordinating with other providers, and reassessing regularly. Licensed for Substance Use Disorder Treatment by DHS.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Birdeye (referenced index): Not publicly available in terms of a standard star rating or aggregate score; one site mentions '3 reviews' but does not provide a summary score or content (3)
Patients praise
- State-operated residential facility providing specialized care for substance use disorders
- Services include inpatient, outpatient, and specialized treatment for pregnant women and high medical needs individuals
Common complaints
- Violations of state rules including falsification of medical records and documents
- Reporting failures regarding maltreatment of patients
- Security concerns involving drug smuggling and patient safety incidents within the facility
- Use of unqualified staff for patient treatment
"A state-operated drug treatment center in Fergus Falls has been sanctioned for providing false information to state regulators and allowing unqualified staff to provide treatment, among other violations of state rules."
— Star Tribune (2017)"A security review has been ordered at one of the state’s drug treatment facilities following the arrest of a patient accused of receiving drugs hidden in packages."
— news8000.com (2012)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise - Fergus Falls — Mar 29, 2026
- Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) - Fergus Falls — May 29, 2026
- Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise - Joint Commission — Mar 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: The Otter Tail County government in Fergus Falls, MN provides public services and oversight across licenses, permits, records, inspections, parks and recreation, property, public safety, waste management, roads, and transportation. Founded in 1868, the county (headquartered in Fergus Falls) operates under the government administration sector with two offices in Minnesota. For substance use disorder resources, contact the county government at 218-998-8000 or visit ottertailcounty.gov to locate relevant departments (e.g., public health, social services, or behavioral health) and the appropriate programs or referrals available locally.
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