Essentia Health Deer River Home Care
Deer River, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 247223)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 246-4520 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essentia Health Deer River Home Care is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, and no patient survey star rating is available in the data provided. Because of this, no direct comparison to the Minnesota state average of 3 stars can be made at this time.
Essentia Health Deer River Home Care offers Nursing Care services. It serves 2 ZIP codes from its Deer River, MN office.
Yes, Essentia Health Deer River Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 247223, certified since 1986), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been in place for decades, reflecting long-standing participation in the Medicare program.
About this agency
Essentia Health Deer River Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Deer River, Minnesota, providing Nursing Care services. The agency is organized as a non-profit entity and has held Medicare certification since April 29, 1986 (CCN 247223).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Essentia Health Deer River Home Care is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, which means no star comparison can currently be made against the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is also not available in the data provided, so no patient satisfaction comparison can be made at this time. Similarly, no figures for timely initiation of care or improvement in walking/moving around were included in the data supplied, so these measures cannot be reported here.
Essentia Health Deer River Home Care serves a small geographic area, covering 2 ZIP codes from its Deer River, MN office. Families interested in learning more about specific quality measures, staffing details, or service availability should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly or contact the agency, since this profile reflects only the data provided and does not include cost information, which CMS does not publish. All rating references in this profile are based on CMS Care Compare data as supplied; readers should check the official CMS Care Compare page for the most current figures and any updates to the agency's rating status.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Essentia Health Deer River Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 247223), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care services, per CMS data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency is not yet rated on the CMS quality star scale, so no comparison to the Minnesota average of 3 stars can be made.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
No patient survey star rating is included in the data provided for this agency.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's official profile on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL for the most current details.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 2 ZIP codes from its Deer River, MN location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (218) 246-4520 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the Nursing Care services this agency provides, involves medical services ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings for this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 1986.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS or included in this data; contact the agency at (218) 246-4520 for details and verify coverage specifics through Medicare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Essentia Health Deer River Home Care at (218) 246-4520 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/29/1986. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.