Essentia Health Grace Home
Graceville, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245579) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (701) 671-4105 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essentia Health Grace Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Essentia Health Grace Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.42 hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0%.
Essentia Health Grace Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Essentia Health Grace Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Graceville, Big Stone County, Minnesota. The facility is certified for 30 beds and, per CMS data, has an average of 19 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 8, 1991. Ownership is listed as a non-profit corporation, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Essentia Health Grace Home holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 4.42 hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines are on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Essentia Health Grace Home is part of the Essentia Health chain, which operates 6 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.3 stars across the chain.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Essentia Health Grace Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover of 36.0% and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 30 beds and has an average of 19 residents according to CMS data.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Essentia Health chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 8, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7016714105 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7016714105 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245579?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.