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Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN 55705 (opens Google Maps) · St. Louis County · (218) 229-2211· 33 certified beds · avg 31 residents/day · certified since Apr 1, 1987 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: ESSENTIA HEALTH (6 facilities, chain avg rating 4.3★)
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 28, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.91
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 5 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records. F-0851
The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. F-0578
The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. F-0677
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records. · F-0851 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
Inspection trend by year
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMinnesota averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.91
Minnesota average: 4.83
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.45
Minnesota average: 1.22
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 4.00
Minnesota average: 4.27
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.91 | 4.83 | 3.95 | top 43% in Minnesota; top 15% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.45 | 1.22 | 0.69 | top 23% in Minnesota; top 5% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.00 | 4.27 | 3.50 | bottom 39% in Minnesota; top 23% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.63 | 0.69 | 0.48 | top 47% in Minnesota; top 21% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 22.6 | 42.2 | 45.8 | top 6% in Minnesota; top 5% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 11.1 | 38.6 | 42.9 | top 5% in Minnesota; top 4% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.67, RN 1.08, weekend 2.99.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.67 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
No verified facility-specific private-pay price is available in our data for Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center. CMS inspection and staffing records do not tell us what this home will charge you.
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 07/01/2023 |
| Aronson Norr, Nancy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Bachand, Adam | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Bergstrom, Amy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Boren, Kevin | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| Boren, Kevin | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| Boren, Kevin | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| Duininck, Troy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Essentia Health | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2025 |
| Jamar, Thomas | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Kallberg, Diana | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Kallberg, Diana | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Loban, George | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Sertich, Anthony | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| Skorupa, Krista | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2024 |
| Smith, Bruce | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| St Marys Duluth Clinic Health System | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| St Marys Duluth Clinic Health System | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2025 |
| Terch, Justin | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2025 |
| Urbanski, Rebecca | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
Showing 20 of 24 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 4 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Essentia Health — 6 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Essentia Health Oak Crossing — Detroit Lakes, MN · overall 5/5
- Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent — Virginia, MN · overall 5/5
- First Care Living Center — Fosston, MN · overall 4/5
- Essentia Health Grace Home — Graceville, MN · overall 5/5
- Essentia Health Homestead — Deer River, MN · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
- "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Minnesota midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 23% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 24 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterview Woods LLC | 15.0 mi | Eveleth, MN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | 15.0 mi | Virginia, MN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| The Waterview Pines LLC | 15.1 mi | Virginia, MN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in St. Louis, MN — 17 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Franciscan Health Center — Duluth, MN · overall 1/5
- Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center — Hibbing, MN · overall 2/5
- Heritage Manor — Chisholm, MN · overall 1/5
- Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs — Duluth, MN · overall 2/5
- The North Shore Estates LLC — Duluth, MN · overall 2/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245469.