Essentia Health Oak Crossing
Detroit Lakes, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245212) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,446
Phone: (218) 844-0700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essentia Health Oak Crossing holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Essentia Health Oak Crossing reports 5.05892 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.29646 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.3%.
Essentia Health Oak Crossing has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,446.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Essentia Health Oak Crossing is a nursing home in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, certified for 84 beds with an average daily census of 70.8 residents. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, with certification dating back to November 1976.
According to CMS Care Compare, Oak Crossing holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.05892 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.29646 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,446.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
Oak Crossing is part of the Essentia Health chain, which operates 6 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the same operator throughout the review period.
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?
It holds a 5-star overall rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.05892 hours per resident per day, including 1.29646 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 24.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $7,446.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 84 certified beds with an average daily census of 70.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Essentia Health chain, which operates 6 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; this facility scores 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively, with a 5-star overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (218) 844-0700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at (218) 844-0700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245212?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.