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Nursing homes in Itasca County, Minnesota
Itasca County, Minnesota, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 247 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 93 health deficiencies over three cycles, 37.7 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $134K across 6 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Itasca County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 37.7 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $134K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigfork Valley Communities | Bigfork | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25.0 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Grand Village | Grand Rapids | 82 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 22.0 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Essentia Health Homestead | Deer River | 32 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 46.9 | $68K | 18 May 2026 |
| The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC | Grand Rapids | 93 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 | 53.8 | $66K | 17 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 12 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 11 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 5 |
| F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Essentia Health (1), Monarch Healthcare Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Itasca County, Minnesota?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 247 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Itasca County have the highest CMS ratings?
Bigfork Valley Communities (5 stars), Grand Village (5 stars), Essentia Health Homestead (2 stars)
How do Itasca County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 37.7 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.