B

ESSENTIA HEALTH GRACE HOME

116 WEST SECOND STREET, GRACEVILLE, MN 56240
Score: 76 / 100

Essentia Health Grace Home earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 76/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Graceville facility ranks in the 67th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes.

Staffing levels at Essentia Health Grace Home exceed national averages, with 4.64 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.55 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Essentia Health Grace Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.64 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.55 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.37 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.49 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.08 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Jun 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity G
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Feb 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 14, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jan 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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.
    Dec 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 11.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 18.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.3% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3