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Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Virginia, Minnesota, certified for 40 beds and caring for about 17 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 1, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 22.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (2.2 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 40.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.5 | 34.3 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.7% | 46.2% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Mar 2026, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×1 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.7%, RNs 16.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 30.5% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 39.4% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.7% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Essentia Health Virginia Llc. Chain: Essentia Health (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smdc Medical Center | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| Essentia Health | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/2012 |
| St Marys Duluth Clinic Health System | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/2012 |
| Essentia Health | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2025 |
| St Marys Duluth Clinic Health System | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Louis County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Waters Care Center | Ely | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 28.9 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Cook Hospital & Care Center | Cook | 28 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 39.3 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Cornerstone Villa | Buhl | 43 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $11K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Viewcrest Health Center | Duluth | 88 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 28.4 | $71K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center | Duluth | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 26.4 | $132K | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center | Hibbing | 65 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 63.1 | $26K | 20 Aug 2025 |
All 17 facilities in St. Louis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent?
It is part of the Essentia Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Smdc Medical Center, Essentia Health and St Marys Duluth Clinic Health System. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.