Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
Virginia, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245458) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 749-9411 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent reports 5.07914 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.15376 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota, first approved for certification on April 1, 1987. It is licensed for 40 certified beds with an average of 16.6 residents. The facility is operated as a non profit corporation and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.07914 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.15376 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation indicated in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Essentia Health chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.3 across the chain.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families are encouraged to verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.07914 hours per resident per day, including 2.15376 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 40.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 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 a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 40 beds and has an average of 16.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non profit corporation and is part of the Essentia Health chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 4.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2187499411 or 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 2187499411 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245458?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.