Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN, 55705 · CCN 245469
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is a CMS-certified skilled nursing facility located in Aurora, Minnesota. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this facility has 8 deficiency citations across 2 CMS surveys, with the most recent survey conducted in October 2023.
Top Deficiency Citations
- F0578 — 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. (1 citation)
- F0583 — Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (1 citation)
- F0689 — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (1 citation)
- F0883 — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (1 citation)
- F0677 — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (1 citation)
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