All citations for Essentia Health Homestead

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 22, 2026

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.