Essentia Health Homestead
Nursing Home · Deer River, MN
CMS certification number245428
Contact & location
115 10Th Avenue NortheastDeer River, MN 56636
Itasca County
- Phone
- (218) 246-4336
- ZIP code
- 56636 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 32
- Residents per day
- 20.8 (65% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Deer River Healthcare Center INC
- Chain
- Essentia Health (6 facilities, avg 4.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.97 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.71 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.56 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.44 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50.0 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 22, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 11 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-04-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-03-22 |
| 2025-12-17 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-17 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-07-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-03-12 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-03-12 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-12 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-12 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-03-12 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-16 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $67,727 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Fine | $27,378 |
| 2025-12-17 | Fine | $40,349 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Boren, Kevin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Essentia Health (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lund, Jared (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, Deborah (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST Marys Duluth Clinic Health System (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aronson Norr, Nancy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bachand, Adam (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bergstrom, Amy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duininck, Troy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jamar, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loban, George (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lund, Jared (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Terch, Justin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Urbanski, Rebecca (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watters, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yung, Anthony (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boren, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sertich, Anthony (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Skorupa, Krista (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, Deborah (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST Marys Duluth Clinic Health System (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Essentia Health Homestead?
Essentia Health Homestead has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Essentia Health Homestead have?
It has 32 certified beds and cares for about 21 residents per day.
Has Essentia Health Homestead been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $67,727 in the last three years.
Who owns Essentia Health Homestead?
It is part of Essentia Health and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Essentia Health Homestead?
(218) 246-4336. The facility is located at 115 10Th Avenue Northeast, Deer River, MN 56636.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.