Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
Aurora, Minnesota
5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN, 55705
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.47 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.20 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.36 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 3 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 33 certified beds · ~32 avg residents/day (97% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is a 33-bed non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Aurora, Minnesota. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with 5-star designations across staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. It operates as part of a larger medical campus providing integrated long-term care and clinical services.
Location
5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN, 55705, Aurora, MN
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center score on health inspections?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center have?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center has 33 certified beds.
- Does Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center located?
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is located at 5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN, 55705, Aurora, Minnesota.
- How can I contact Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center?
- You can reach Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center by phone at +1 218-229-2211.
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About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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