Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora)
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1 / 4Quick Facts
- Total units
- 33
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 33
- Inspections
- View history (22 citations)
CMS Care Compare
Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora) is a senior living community in Aurora, Minnesota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff.
About Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora)
Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic in Aurora is a skilled nursing and long-term care community licensed for up to 33 residents. All beds are Medicare and Medicaid certified.
The community maintains 24-hour staffing with an on-site registered nurse, medication management, an emergency call system, and wheelchair accessibility. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and holds a 5 of 5 overall star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Types of Care at Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora)
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 22 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 28, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Jan 30, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Oct 25, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora) offer?
Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora) offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora) located?
Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora) is located at 5211 Highway 110 in Aurora, Minnesota.
How did Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora) do on recent health and safety inspections?
Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora) had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 22 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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