Essentia Health Homestead
Deer River, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245428) · 32 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $67,727
Phone: (218) 246-4336 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essentia Health Homestead has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Essentia Health Homestead reports 4.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.71 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star staffing rating from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Essentia Health Homestead has 2 federal fines on record totaling $67,727.00, with no payment denials. CMS has not applied an abuse icon to this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Essentia Health Homestead is a 32-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Deer River, Itasca County, Minnesota, with an average daily census of 20.8 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1987. It is part of the Essentia Health chain, which operates 6 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Essentia Health Homestead holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The rating breaks down as follows: 1 star for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.97 hours per resident per day, including 1.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $67,727.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS has not applied an abuse icon to this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program. There has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Essentia Health Homestead has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.71 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $67,727.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS has not applied an abuse icon to this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 32 certified beds and an average daily census of 20.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Essentia Health chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2182464336 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2182464336 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245428?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.