Essentia Health Grace Home
116 West Second Street · Graceville, MN · 56240 · 7016714105
30 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Essentia Health Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245579 · certified since July 8, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.