Nursing homeActive
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792218749941140 certified beds · 17 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2024
Deficiencies
9
● 0● 9● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-26
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-09 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-28 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-16Record 245458-20260326-F554
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-16Record 245458-20260326-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-16Record 245458-20260326-F880
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-29Record 245458-20250109-F880
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-18Record 245458-20240228-F636
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-18Record 245458-20240228-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-18Record 245458-20240228-F657
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-18Record 245458-20240228-F686
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-18Record 245458-20240228-F758
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day2.15
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.08
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.19
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover41%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover17%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.0% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.7% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 30.5% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 7.1% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beard, Bradley Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boren, Kevin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meyer, Deborah Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oman, Michelle Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| St Marys Duluth Clinic Health System Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aronson Norr, Nancy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bachand, Adam Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baldwin, Jan Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beard, Bradley Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beard, Bradley Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bergstrom, Amy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boren, Kevin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boren, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bortnem, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duininck, Troy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Essentia Health Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Essentia Health Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jamar, Thomas Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loban, George Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meyer, Deborah Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oman, Michelle Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raway, Beverly Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sertich, Anthony Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Skorupa, Krista Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smdc Medical Center Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| St Marys Duluth Clinic Health System Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Urbanski, Rebecca Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Watters, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weber, Jeanne Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yung, Anthony Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yung, Anthony Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Essentia Health — 6 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for St. Louis.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterview Pines LLC Virginia | 1.0 mi | 2026-01-15 | 2352 |
| The Waterview Woods LLC Eveleth | 4.5 mi | 2025-11-20 | 0324 |
| Cornerstone Villa Buhl | 11.1 mi | 2025-12-04 | 0191 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center Aurora | 15.0 mi | 2026-01-28 | 050 |
| Heritage Manor Chisholm | 15.2 mi | 2025-06-26 | 0211 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |