About Essentia Health Homestead
Nursing home overview and details
Essentia Health Homestead is an nursing home in Deer River, MN, serving Itasca County and the surrounding community. The facility has 32 certified beds with an average daily census of 20.7 residents.
Essentia Health Homestead has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1987, bringing 39 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with ESSENTIA HEALTH, which provides administrative support and oversight. This nursing facility is located within a hospital campus, providing convenient access to acute medical services when needed.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Deer River, MN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Essentia Health Homestead has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Essentia Health Homestead provides 4.47 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.61 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 43.8%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 36.4%. Weekend staffing averages 3.79 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Essentia Health Homestead has received 1 fine totaling $62,075. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Essentia Health Homestead
What is the CMS rating for Essentia Health Homestead?
Essentia Health Homestead has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Essentia Health Homestead have?
Essentia Health Homestead has 32 certified beds with an average daily census of 20.7 residents.
What type of facility is Essentia Health Homestead?
Essentia Health Homestead is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Itasca County in Deer River, MN.
How many doctors practice at Essentia Health Homestead?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Essentia Health Homestead.
Does Essentia Health Homestead have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Essentia Health Homestead has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·