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Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 5579240 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.90hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.64hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
14%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This 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 · 14 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility73.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
73.9%
US
95.5%
MN
96.1%
St. louis
92.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.7%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
St. louis
15.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.9%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
St. louis
16.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.8%
Better than Avg
Here
2.8%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
St. louis
18.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Better than Avg
Here
8.0%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
St. louis
16.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
94.0%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
St. louis
83.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.0)

This facility has 25 deficiencies across three surveys, with one complaint filed by a family regarding daily care assistance. The most recurring issues involve fire safety systems, electrical problems, and care planning assessments. While all deficiencies have correction dates, problems with electrical systems and fire safety equipment persist across multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that families should inquire about during visits.

Mar 26, 2026Routine
4
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 9, 2025Routine
6
0226Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Feb 28, 2024Routine
9
0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0541Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Essentia Health

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Smdc Medical Center

Owner · Organization

Essentia Health

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Aronson Norr, NancyManaging Control - Governing BodyBachand, AdamManaging Control - Governing BodyBaldwin, JanManaging Control - Governing BodyBergstrom, AmyManaging Control - Governing BodyDuininck, TroyManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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