Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
Nursing Home · Aurora, MN
CMS certification number245469
Contact & location
5211 Highway 110Aurora, MN 55705
St. Louis County
- Phone
- (218) 229-2211
- ZIP code
- 55705 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 33
- Residents per day
- 31.4 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Northern Pines Medical Center
- Chain
- Essentia Health (6 facilities, avg 4.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 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
- 3.67 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.08 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.19 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.40 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.99 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 22.6 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 11.1 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 28, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 5 health · 17 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | 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 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-25 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | |
| Kallberg, Diana (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST Marys Duluth Clinic Health System (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whiting, Christopher (individual) | 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 | |
| Sertich, Anthony (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 | |
| Yung, Anthony (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boren, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Skorupa, Krista (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watters, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boren, Kevin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kallberg, Diana (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST Marys Duluth Clinic Health System (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whiting, Christopher (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has a 5-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 Northern Pines Medical Center have?
It has 33 certified beds and cares for about 31 residents per day.
Has Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
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 Northern Pines Medical Center?
(218) 229-2211. The facility is located at 5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN 55705.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.