Nursing home company
Essentia Health
Medicare lists 6 nursing homes in 1 state as affiliated with Essentia Health, meaning they share ownership or management. Here are Medicare’s average ratings across its homes, and every home.
Overall rating4.3 of 5
U.S. average 3.0
Health inspections3.5 of 5
U.S. average 2.8
Staffing5.0 of 5
U.S. average 2.9
Quality of care3.3 of 5
U.S. average 3.6
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Medicare’s averages across this company’s homes, data as of September 2026. Each home is run day to day by its own staff, so ratings vary from home to home.
Nursing homes run by Essentia Health
| Nursing home | Location | Medicare rating |
|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Grace Home | Graceville, MN | 5 of 5 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora, MN | 5 of 5 |
| Essentia Health Oak Crossing | Detroit Lakes, MN | 5 of 5 |
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | Virginia, MN | 5 of 5 |
| First Care Living Center | Fosston, MN | 4 of 5 |
| Essentia Health Homestead | Deer River, MN | 2 of 5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) nursing home provider data, “affiliated entity” groups. All nursing home companies · Nursing home ownership explained