Essentia Health Homestead faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 50/100. The facility ranks in the 37th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Staffing levels at Essentia Health Homestead exceed national averages, with 5.00 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.71 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.
Recent CMS inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Essentia Health Homestead, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: 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..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 5.00 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1.71 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.55 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.74 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 4.14 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 1.17 | 0.7 | Above Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0726 Severity KEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Dec 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Tag 0585 Severity DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt eDec 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Dec 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0609 Severity DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Jul 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0576 Severity FEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Mar 11, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 | 5.5% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 1.3% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 19.7% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 2.5% | 2.5% | Average |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 21.4% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 1.4% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 27.4% | 45.0% | Better |
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 50 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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