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 5 of 5 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.