Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-28 · Fire 2026-01-28
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Aurora, MN
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN
(218) 229-2211
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
33
Certified beds
Average residents
32
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Essentia Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
5 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 5 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Hospital-based
Yes
CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.12
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.20
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.36
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.67
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.31
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.90
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.62
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.47
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.84
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.04
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
29%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 8 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 6 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 3 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 19.48% |
8.2%
11.3 pts better
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 77 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 67.95% |
42%
26 pts better
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 78 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.3%
2.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
3.9%
1.4 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.3%
4.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.9% |
4.1%
2.2 pts better
|
5.4%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.7% |
12.4%
5.7 pts better
|
19.6%
12.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 2.4% |
17.5%
15.1 pts better
|
16.7%
14.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 9.0% |
22.5%
13.5 pts better
|
16.3%
7.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 9.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.6% |
18.6%
9 pts better
|
14.9%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 14.8% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 9.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 12.8% |
24.8%
12 pts better
|
19.8%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.8% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 11.3% · 4Q avg 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.6% |
5.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% |
88.6%
9.3 pts better
|
81.7%
16.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 97.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-25 · Fire 2023-10-25
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-28
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-02-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-28
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-28
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-02-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-28
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-02-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-28
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2026-02-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-02-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-02-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-12-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-12-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Essentia Health
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Aronson Norr, Nancy
Corporate Director · Individual
Bachand, Adam
Corporate Director · Individual
Beard, Bradley
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Beard, Bradley
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bergstrom, Amy
Corporate Director · Individual
Boren, Kevin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Boren, Kevin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bortnem, Mark
Corporate Officer · Individual
Duininck, Troy
Corporate Director · Individual
Jamar, Thomas
Corporate Director · Individual
Kallberg, Diana
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Loban, George
Corporate Director · Individual
Sertich, Anthony
Corporate Director · Individual
Skorupa, Krista
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smith, Bruce
Corporate Director · Individual
St Marys Duluth Clinic Health System
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Terch, Justin
Corporate Director · Individual
Urbanski, Rebecca
Corporate Director · Individual
Watters, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Whiting, Christopher
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Yung, Anthony
Corporate Director · Individual
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