nursing home in Graceville, MN
Essentia Health Grace Home
116 West Second Street, Graceville, MN 56240 · (701) 671-4105
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Essentia Health Grace Home at a glance
Essentia Health Grace Home is a 30-bed non-profit nursing home in Graceville, Minnesota (Big Stone County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 5, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 36% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 30
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Essentia Health
- Medicare-certified since
- July 8, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Big Stone County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245579
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.42 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.27 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.32 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 14.3% | 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) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 11 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 30 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 19 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 63.3% | 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) | 11.4% | 4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 30% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 18% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.4% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 23.1% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 13.9% | 24.5% | 19% | Better |
| 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) | 100% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 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 July 25, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2025 |
| December 6, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 7, 2023 |
| December 6, 2023 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | Waiver has been granted |
| December 6, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 22, 2023 |
| December 6, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| December 6, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| December 6, 2023 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 January 25, 2024 |
| December 6, 2023 Standard | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2023 |
| December 6, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| December 6, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| December 6, 2023 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2024 |
| December 6, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
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% | 07/01/2023 |
| ARVIN, DOUGLAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/2023 |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/29/2025 |
| HURLEY, ALAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/2023 |
| INNOVIS HEALTH LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/29/2025 |
| SCHMIDT, JAY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| STUEVE, DEBRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2024 |
| ADAMS, MARC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| CHRISTENSEN, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| HEILMAN, TIM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| KREJCI, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| LEWANDOWSKI, LAURIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| MERTZ, TAYLOR Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/17/2022 |
| PLADSON, KIMBERLY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SAINT GEORGES, ANDERSON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SCHMIDT, JAY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SMITH, BENJAMIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/17/2022 |
| ARVIN, DOUGLAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/2023 |
| BOREN, KEVIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/29/2025 |
| GEFROH ELLISON, STEFANIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2024 |
| HURLEY, ALAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/2023 |
| WATTERS, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| ARVIN, DOUGLAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/2023 |
| HURLEY, ALAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/2023 |
| INNOVIS HEALTH LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| SCHMIDT, JAY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| STUEVE, DEBRA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essentia Health Grace Home's rating?
Essentia Health Grace Home has 5 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 Grace Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Essentia Health Grace Home 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 Grace Home?
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 Grace Home and how do I contact it?
Essentia Health Grace Home is at 116 West Second Street, Graceville, MN 56240. Phone: (701) 671-4105.
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.