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Essentia Health Oak Crossing

1040 LINCOLN AVENUE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501
Score: 87 / 100

Essentia Health Oak Crossing is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 87/100, it ranks in the top 20% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Essentia Health Oak Crossing exceed national averages, with 5.60 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.49 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Essentia Health Oak Crossing, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.60 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.49 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.31 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.80 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.83 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.91 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Dec 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 10, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Oct 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Oct 22, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Oct 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $7,446

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 87 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
94
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2