Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792 · (218) 749-9411
Non profit - Corporation · 40 certified beds
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 3 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 26, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 26, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.March 26, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.08 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 2.15 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.54 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.7% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 16.6 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Waterview Pines LLC Virginia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center Aurora · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cornerstone Villa Buhl · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Manor Chisholm · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Cook Hospital & Care Center Cook · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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