Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ESSENTIA HEALTH GRACE HOME
GRACEVILLE, MN · 30 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 5, 2026
CMS Certification Number 245579 · first certified July 1991
Ownership
Operated by ESSENTIA HEALTH · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MN
4 citations — more than 5% of the 338 certified nursing homes in MN. Compared within MN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in MN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 613 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 4 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 4 |
| Median facility in MN | 12 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 6, 2023 | 4 |
| January 15, 2025 | 0 |
| March 5, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2023-12-06 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-12-06 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2023-12-06 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2023-12-06 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 6, 2023 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Waiver has been granted |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 7, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.