Essentia Health Oak Crossing
1040 Lincoln Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Essentia Health Oak Crossing is a nursing home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 3, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Health citations since November 22, 202311 (Minnesota average 23)
- Fines in the past three years1, $7,446 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on December 3, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on December 3, 2025
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0901. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.
Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on July 11, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on October 23, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on October 23, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 22, 2023 from $11,455 to $7,446.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Health inspection on December 13, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on December 13, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2023.
Citation K0346. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2023.
Health inspection on November 22, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
14 of 337 Minnesota homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
CMS fine of $7,446 on November 22, 2023.
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Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (218) 844-0700
- Last standard health inspection
- December 3, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 84
- Residents per day, on average
- 71
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- St Marys Regional Health Center
- Chain
- Essentia Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (11 vs 23).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ESSENTIA HEALTH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/2023
- INNOVIS HEALTH LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- ARVIN, DOUGLASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/18/2023
- BRINKMAN, CHRISTYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/19/2019
- GUPTA, PARULOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
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- HURLEY, ALANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/18/2023
Questions
When was Essentia Health Oak Crossing last inspected?
CMS lists December 3, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Essentia Health Oak Crossing have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since November 22, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Essentia Health Oak Crossing been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $7,446 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Essentia Health Oak Crossing?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Essentia Health Oak Crossing a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.