All citations for Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center

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

January 28, 2026

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 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 October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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.