Public Record
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 33
- Avg. residents per day
- 32.4
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 22
- Inspections on file
- 4
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-28
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Citations
22 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0346Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0354Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0781Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0851Generalpotential for harm
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection5 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection8 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection9 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection9 deficiencies
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Aurora, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245469.
- What is the CMS rating for Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center have?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is certified for 33 beds. It serves an average of 32.4 residents per day.
- How many citations does Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center have?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has 22 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center last inspected?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center was last inspected on January 28, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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