Essentia Health Oak Crossing
1040 Lincoln Avenue · Detroit Lakes, MN · 56501 · 2188440700
94 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Essentia Health
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,446 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 22, 2023 | Fine | $7,446 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245212 · certified since November 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.