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Essentia Health Grace Home

116 West Second Street, Graceville, MN 562407016714105WebsiteGoogle Maps
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5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
30
certified

How Essentia Health Grace Home Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MN average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MN average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.42 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.27 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
36.0%
MN average
42.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 1.27 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.06.
Staff turnover is 36.0%, lower than the Minnesota average of 42.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 15, 2025
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Mar 5, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Big Stone County 65+
1,329
25.8% of county
County Population
5,161
Big Stone County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Essentia Health Grace Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Graceville, Minnesota with 30 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
30
Avg Residents/Day
19
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jul 8, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Big Stone
Last Inspection
Mar 5, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
13.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Dec 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0576Potential for Harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Survey: Dec 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Dec 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.32 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.27 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.42 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.50 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.0%
RN Turnover
14.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ESSENTIA HEALTH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2023
ADAMS, MARCCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2026
CHRISTENSEN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
HEILMAN, TIMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
KREJCI, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2026
LEWANDOWSKI, LAURIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
MERTZ, TAYLORCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 17, 2022
PLADSON, KIMBERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SAINT GEORGES, ANDERSONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SCHMIDT, JAYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
SMITH, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 17, 2022
ARVIN, DOUGLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
BOREN, KEVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 29, 2025
GEFROH ELLISON, STEFANIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 12, 2024
HURLEY, ALANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
WATTERS, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
INNOVIS HEALTH LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2017
ARVIN, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
HURLEY, ALANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
SCHMIDT, JAYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
STUEVE, DEBRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2024
ESSENTIA HEALTHADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 29, 2025
INNOVIS HEALTH LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 29, 2025
ARVIN, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
HURLEY, ALANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
SCHMIDT, JAYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
STUEVE, DEBRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Essentia Health Grace Home and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Essentia Health Grace Home
Graceville, MNCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Traverse Care Center
Wheaton, MN16.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Fairway View Neighborhoods
Ortonville, MN17.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Browns Valley Health Center
Browns Valley, MN19.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $26,685
West Wind Village
Morris, MN24.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Appleton Area Health
Appleton, MN32.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Barrett Care Center INC
Barrett, MN35.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Essentia Health Grace Home
Graceville, MN · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Traverse Care Center
Wheaton, MN
16.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Fairway View Neighborhoods
Ortonville, MN
17.1 mi2/52/55/5None recorded
Browns Valley Health Center
Browns Valley, MN
19.2 mi3/52/55/5$26,685
West Wind Village
Morris, MN
24.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Appleton Area Health
Appleton, MN
32.4 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Barrett Care Center INC
Barrett, MN
35.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Essentia Health Grace Home?▾
Essentia Health Grace Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Essentia Health Grace Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Essentia Health Grace Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Essentia Health Grace Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Essentia Health Grace Home had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 5, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Essentia Health Grace Home?▾
Essentia Health Grace Home provides 4.42 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours, 0.83 LPN hours, and 2.32 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.0%.
How many beds does Essentia Health Grace Home have?▾
Essentia Health Grace Home has 30 certified beds with an average of 19 residents per day, resulting in approximately 63% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Essentia Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Essentia Health Grace Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Essentia Health Grace Home?▾
On Google Maps, Essentia Health Grace Home has a rating of 0.0 out of 5 based on 0 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

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