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HomeMinnesotaEssentia Health Oak Crossing

Essentia Health Oak Crossing

1040 Lincoln Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 565012188440700WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(8 reviews)
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
84
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $7,446

How Essentia Health Oak Crossing 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
5.06 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.30 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
24.3%
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 nursing time is 5.06 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 1.30 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 3, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 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
Becker County 65+
7,539
21.4% of county
County Population
35,202
Becker County

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

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Essentia Health Oak Crossing is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota with 84 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
84
Avg Residents/Day
70.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Becker
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
19.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$7,446
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineNov 22, 2023
$7,446

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

Nurse Aide3.44 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.33 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.30 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.06 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.54 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
24.3%
RN Turnover
24.0%
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
GUPTA, PARULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HEILMAN, TIMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
KREJCI, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2026
LEWANDOWSKI, LAURIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
MERTZ, TAYLORCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 17, 2022
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
PLADSON, KIMBERLYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SAINT GEORGES, ANDERSONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
WATTERS, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
INNOVIS HEALTH LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2017
ARVIN, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
BRINKMAN, CHRISTYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 19, 2019
GUPTA, PARULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HURLEY, ALANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023
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
BRINKMAN, CHRISTYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 20, 2026
GUPTA, PARULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HURLEY, ALANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 18, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Essentia Health Oak Crossing and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Essentia Health Oak Crossing
Detroit Lakes, MNCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $7,446
Emmanuel Nursing Home
Detroit Lakes, MN3,168 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $82,840
Frazee Care Center
Frazee, MN8.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Sunnyside Care Center
Lake Park, MN10.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Perham Living
Perham, MN19.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Pelican Valley Health Center
Pelican Rapids, MN20.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Viking Manor Nursing Home
Ulen, MN27.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Essentia Health Oak Crossing
Detroit Lakes, MN · Current facility
—5/54/55/5$7,446
Emmanuel Nursing Home
Detroit Lakes, MN
3,168 ft3/52/55/5$82,840
Frazee Care Center
Frazee, MN
8.9 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Sunnyside Care Center
Lake Park, MN
10.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Perham Living
Perham, MN
19.4 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Pelican Valley Health Center
Pelican Rapids, MN
20.1 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Viking Manor Nursing Home
Ulen, MN
27.0 mi5/55/54/5None 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 Oak Crossing?▾
Essentia Health Oak Crossing 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 Oak Crossing 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 Oak Crossing participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Essentia Health Oak Crossing had any health inspection violations?▾
Essentia Health Oak Crossing had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 3, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $7,446.
What are the staffing levels at Essentia Health Oak Crossing?▾
Essentia Health Oak Crossing provides 5.06 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours, 0.33 LPN hours, and 3.44 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 24.3%.
How many beds does Essentia Health Oak Crossing have?▾
Essentia Health Oak Crossing has 84 certified beds with an average of 70.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Essentia Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Essentia Health Oak Crossing?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota, including 1 in Detroit Lakes. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Essentia Health Oak Crossing?▾
On Google Maps, Essentia Health Oak Crossing has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

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