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Quick Facts

Total units
60
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Medicare quality
3.0 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 1997
Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
60
Hospital access
Directly connected to Essentia Health-Moose Lake hospital
On-site medical outreach
Gateway Family Medical Clinic providers visit on site
Care model
Continuum of care from assisted living to memory care

What Families Think

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Moose Lake Village is a Minnesota community offering assisted living and memory care with a direct connection to Essentia Health-Moose Lake hospital. The few reviews available are largely positive, praising specific staff members, though the overall Google rating suggests a mixed track record. Limited review volume makes it hard to draw firm conclusions about day-to-day care quality.

What reviewers praise

  • Reviewers praise specific staff by name
  • CNA and admissions staff singled out for care
  • Beauty salon, barber shop, sunrooms on-site
  • Outdoor patios and gardens for residents
  • Continuum of care as needs change

What reviewers flag

  • Google rating of 3.2 despite positive comments suggests inconsistent experiences
  • Only a handful of reviews available, limiting insight
  • No published pricing information provided

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Moose Lake Village is a senior living community in Moose Lake, Minnesota offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

About Moose Lake Village

Moose Lake Village is a senior living community in Moose Lake, Minnesota, offering multiple levels of care including assisted living and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

The community provides health and personal care services designed to help residents maintain independence. Amenities include well-designed apartments and suites, emergency call systems, meal service, lounges, sunrooms, a beauty salon and barber shop, outdoor patios and gardens, and a full calendar of groups, classes, and events.

Moose Lake Village is part of a health care neighborhood that includes Essentia Health-Moose Lake hospital, which is directly connected to the community's Health Center, providing residents with direct access to medical services and emergency care. Gateway Family Medical Clinic also offers outreach providers who bring medical services on site.

The community is located in Moose Lake, a small town near shopping, restaurants, churches, and the lakeshore of Moosehorn Lake. The community is designed with transitions in mind, offering a continuum of senior care on site as health needs change.

Types of Care at Moose Lake Village

Assisted LivingHome HealthSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Moose Lake Village

3.2overall · 6 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (6)

Louis Switzer

Aug 2023

via Google ↗

Louis the CNA does such a great job!

Matt Tobalsky

May 2023

via Google ↗

What a great campus, with an even better team!

James Smith

Aug 2018

via Google ↗

Leslie is absolutely fantastic in the admission office. Leslie was very caring of my situation. Thankyou Leslie for getting my loved one in your facility.

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Medicare Quality of Care

Moose Lake Village is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1997). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.

Quality of patient care

3.0 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

  • Skilled nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Home health aide

What patients say

5.0 / 5 patient survey rating

  • Would definitely recommend the agency83%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1092%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way94%US 89%
  • The team communicated well94%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety93%US 82%

44 completed patient surveys, 33% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community92%US 80%Better than
  • Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
  • Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)8%US 11%Same as

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral100%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around86%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed87%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing76%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved88%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly80%US 81%
  • Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)2%US 1%
  • Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)2%US 0%
  • Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations75%US 61%

Service area

Moose Lake Village reports serving 29 ZIP codes, including Duluth, Askov, Barnum, Bruno, Carlton, Cloquet, Cromwell, Finlayson, Hinckley, Holyoke and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 248051. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 43 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 15, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • 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 Jul 16, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 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 Jul 16, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025

  • Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2025

Mar 14, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • 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 Mar 12, 2024

  • 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 Apr 17, 2024

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2024

Nov 9, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 9, 2024

May 12, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 11, 2023

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 11, 2023

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2023

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 1, 2023

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2023

  • 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 Jul 12, 2023

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 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 Jun 30, 2023

  • Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 12, 2023

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 11, 2023

  • Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 12, 2023

  • Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 12, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2023

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 8, 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 May 15, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 12, 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 Jul 12, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 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 Moose Lake Village offer?

Moose Lake Village offers Assisted Living, Home Health and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Moose Lake Village located?

Moose Lake Village is located at 710 South Kenwood Avenue in Moose Lake, Minnesota.

What do families say about Moose Lake Village?

Moose Lake Village is a Minnesota community offering assisted living and memory care with a direct connection to Essentia Health-Moose Lake hospital. The few reviews available are largely positive, praising specific staff members, though the overall Google rating suggests a mixed track record. Limited review volume makes it hard to draw firm conclusions about day-to-day care quality.

Does Medicare cover care from Moose Lake Village?

Yes. Moose Lake Village is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use Moose Lake Village?

For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.

How did Moose Lake Village do on recent health and safety inspections?

Moose Lake Village had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 43 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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