Emmanuel Nursing Home
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 10 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded for its rehabilitation therapy, making it a strong candidate for post-injury recovery. However, because many reviews are empty ratings, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe current staffing levels and resident engagement firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
10 reviews on Google“Emmanuel Nursing Home, identified in owner responses as Ecumen Detroit Lakes, receives high praise for its rehabilitation therapy services and the dedication of its staff. However, the facility has a significant number of empty five-star ratings and lacks detailed feedback, making it difficult to assess day-to-day operations beyond the positive experiences of rehab patients.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective rehabilitation therapy team
- Engaging and enthusiastic nursing staff
- Well-maintained facility environment
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 11 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed how much the management engages with feedback online; how does the leadership team work with families to address any concerns that arise during a resident's stay?
- 2The nursing staff seems very enthusiastic in recent feedback, so could you tell me more about how the team supports the residents' emotional well-being?
- 3Since the rehabilitation therapy team is a known strength here, how do you coordinate their sessions with a resident's daily medical care plan?
- 4With the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps has the facility taken to improve clinical processes and ensure resident safety?
- 5What does a typical day of social activities and engagement look like for the residents in this community?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and coordinating immediate care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Because of their genuine care for me as a patient and a person I was able to walk again, return to work, and am enjoying a second chance with my family and friends.”
“Super friendly, engaging & enthusiastic staff. Great place!”
“The facility is great, inside and out! But it's the people who live and work there who make it a truly beautiful place!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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7
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints triggering 5 deficiencies, with recent issues in dietary management and treatment care requiring correction. The facility shows recurring problems with infection control appearing across multiple surveys, quality of care issues, and fire safety violations. While all deficiencies have correction plans, the pattern of repeated infection control failures and ongoing family complaints suggests persistent operational challenges that warrant careful evaluation during your visit.
Apr 3, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 11, 2026Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Jan 28, 2026Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Feb 20, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Jan 30, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Dec 18, 2024Routine4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 28, 2026
$82,840
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Emmanuel Nursing Home
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Ecumen
5 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
Cdl Homes, LLC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data
Google Maps
Photos, directions & neighborhood info
Google Reviews
10 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit ecumendetroitlakes.org
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