About Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
Nursing home overview and details
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is an nursing home in Aurora, MN, serving St. Louis County and the surrounding community. The facility has 33 certified beds with an average daily census of 32.4 residents.
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center 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.
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Aurora, 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
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center provides 3.60 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.01 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 20.0%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 14.3%. Weekend staffing averages 2.90 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
1 affiliated physicians
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About Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center have?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has 33 certified beds with an average daily census of 32.4 residents.
What type of facility is Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving St. Louis County in Aurora, MN.
How many doctors practice at Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
1 physicians are affiliated with Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center have any safety concerns?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·