CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2454582026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent

901 9Th Street North · Virginia, MN 55792 · St. Louis County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds40CMS provider file
Recent citation rows19current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-03-2632026-03-261
Cycle 22025-01-0912025-01-095
Cycle 32024-02-2852024-02-284
02 / CITATION DETAIL

19 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-03-26 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-16
2026-03-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-16
2026-03-26 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-16
2026-03-26 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21
2025-01-09 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-29
2025-01-09 · FIREK0223Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-10
2025-01-09 · FIREK0226Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-13
2025-01-09 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20
2025-01-09 · FIREK0912Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-09
2025-01-09 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-10
2024-02-28 · HEALTHF0636Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-18
2024-02-28 · HEALTHF0641Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-18
2024-02-28 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-18
2024-02-28 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-18
2024-02-28 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-18
2024-02-28 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-21
2024-02-28 · FIREK0541Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-21
2024-02-28 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-04
2024-02-28 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-05
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • SMDC MEDICAL CENTEROrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2012
  • ESSENTIA HEALTHOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/28/2012
  • ARONSON NORR, NANCYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • BACHAND, ADAMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • BALDWIN, JANIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
  • BERGSTROM, AMYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • DUININCK, TROYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • JAMAR, THOMASIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • LOBAN, GEORGEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
  • RAWAY, BEVERLYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2018
  • SERTICH, ANTHONYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • URBANSKI, REBECCAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • WEBER, JEANNEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/15/2019
  • YUNG, ANTHONYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • YUNG, ANTHONYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • BEARD, BRADLEYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2023
  • BOREN, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2023
  • BORTNEM, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/29/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours5.08per resident day
RN hours2.15per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.19per resident day
Staff turnover40.7%CMS reported field
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