Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
Aurora, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245469) · 33 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 229-2211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center reports 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, a 22.6% nursing staff turnover rate, and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials; CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is a non-profit nursing home in Aurora, St. Louis County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1987. It maintains 33 certified beds with an average daily census of 31.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is part of the Essentia Health chain, which operates 6 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.3 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator presently in charge.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported to CMS and should be verified directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, with 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.6%. Its CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 33 certified beds and an average daily census of 31.4 residents.
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 operates 6 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5-star scale; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at 2182292211 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2182292211 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245469?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.