nursing home in Deer River, MN
Essentia Health Homestead
115 10th Avenue Northeast, Deer River, MN 56636 · (218) 246-4336
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Essentia Health Homestead at a glance
Essentia Health Homestead is a 32-bed non-profit nursing home in Deer River, Minnesota (Itasca County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5 hours of nursing care per day (1.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 22, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $67,727.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 32
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Essentia Health
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Itasca County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245428
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.97 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.71 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.56 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.44 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 125 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $67,727 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 32 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 21 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 65% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.1% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18.8% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.7% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.4% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 9.1% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.6% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 85.2% | 88.1% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2026 |
| April 22, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| April 22, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2026 |
| April 22, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| March 31, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 22, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| July 30, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| July 30, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 20, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Standard | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 25, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 28, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 28, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 28, 2025 |
| March 12, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 25, 2025 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $67,727 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | Fine | $27,378 |
| December 17, 2025 | Fine | $40,349 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIA HEALTH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2025 |
| BOREN, KEVIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2025 |
| LUND, JARED Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MEYER, DEBORAH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2019 |
| ST MARYS DULUTH CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2025 |
| ARONSON NORR, NANCY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BACHAND, ADAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BERGSTROM, AMY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| DUININCK, TROY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| JAMAR, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| LOBAN, GEORGE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| LUND, JARED Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SMITH, BRUCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| TERCH, JUSTIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2025 |
| URBANSKI, REBECCA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WATTERS, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| YUNG, ANTHONY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| BOREN, KEVIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| SERTICH, ANTHONY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| SKORUPA, KRISTA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2024 |
| MEYER, DEBORAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2019 |
| ST MARYS DULUTH CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2012 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essentia Health Homestead's rating?
Essentia Health Homestead has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Essentia Health Homestead receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Essentia Health Homestead accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Essentia Health Homestead?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Essentia Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Essentia Health Homestead and how do I contact it?
Essentia Health Homestead is at 115 10th Avenue Northeast, Deer River, MN 56636. Phone: (218) 246-4336.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.