DEER RIVER, MN 56636
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 245428 · 32 beds
ESSENTIA HEALTH HOMESTEAD is a Medicare-certified nursing home in DEER RIVER, MN (CMS Certification Number 245428). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 15 health deficiencies, including 1 immediate jeopardy citation. The most recent survey date on record is May 18, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $68K across 2 fines. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: ESSENTIA HEALTH. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 15 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | May 18, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 3 |
| Harm citations | 2 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $68K |
| Fine count | 2 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.71 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 4.97 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: ESSENTIA HEALTH
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 6 facilities in the current extract.