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Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center

5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN, 55705

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Essentia Health · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center, with 5 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
5
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
33
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection5 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
St. Louis Co. avg 2.53Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. St. Louis Co. avg: 2.53. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

5
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
0
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
52023
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)1.37%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.13%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.48%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Essentia Health5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Aronson Norr, NancyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bachand, AdamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bergstrom, AmyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Duininck, TroyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Jamar, ThomasCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Loban, GeorgeCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Sertich, AnthonyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Smith, BruceCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Terch, JustinCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Urbanski, RebeccaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Yung, AnthonyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Beard, BradleyCORPORATE OFFICER
Boren, KevinCORPORATE OFFICER
Bortnem, MarkCORPORATE OFFICER
Skorupa, KristaCORPORATE OFFICER
Watters, MichaelCORPORATE OFFICER
St Marys Duluth Clinic Health SystemOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Beard, BradleyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Boren, KevinOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kallberg, DianaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Whiting, ChristopherOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Essentia HealthADP OF THE SNF
St Marys Duluth Clinic Health SystemADP OF THE SNF
Beard, BradleyADP OF THE SNF
Boren, KevinADP OF THE SNF
Kallberg, DianaADP OF THE SNF
Whiting, ChristopherADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near St. Louis County.

5211 Highway 110, Aurora
St. Louis County · MN · 55705
33 certified beds47.5172, -92.2280

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center's CMS rating?

Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center located?

Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is located at 5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN, 55705 in St. Louis County, and CMS lists 33 certified beds.

Does Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.53 across 17 facilities in St. Louis County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245469
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
33
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 5 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Oct 25, 20230578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 4, 2023
Oct 25, 20230677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 4, 2023
Oct 25, 20230690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 4, 2023
Oct 25, 20230851FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 4, 2023
Oct 25, 20230883DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 4, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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