Nursing homes in Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes, MN has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Oak Crossing1040 Lincoln Avenue · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 84 | 1 ($7,446) |
| Emmanuel Nursing Home1415 Madison Avenue · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 57 | 1 ($53,847) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Minnesota, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Detroit Lakes
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 3, 2026 · Emmanuel Nursing Home · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.February 11, 2026 · Emmanuel Nursing Home · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.February 11, 2026 · Emmanuel Nursing Home · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 11, 2026 · Emmanuel Nursing Home · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 11, 2026 · Emmanuel Nursing Home · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.January 28, 2026 · Emmanuel Nursing Home · F0808 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 3, 2025 · Essentia Health Oak Crossing · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 11, 2025 · Essentia Health Oak Crossing · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.February 20, 2025 · Emmanuel Nursing Home · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 20, 2025 · Emmanuel Nursing Home · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Detroit Lakes
Which nursing home in Detroit Lakes has the highest Medicare rating?
Essentia Health Oak Crossing has the highest overall rating in Detroit Lakes: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Detroit Lakes have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $61,293 in all. The most was $53,847, at Emmanuel Nursing Home.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Detroit Lakes?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Detroit Lakes is the largest?
Essentia Health Oak Crossing, with 84 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.