Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
Nursing Home Facility
901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent is a senior care community located in Virginia, MN. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Virginia area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (218) 749-9411.
Operated by Essentia Health, which runs 5 communities in our directory.
With 40 beds, Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Saint Louis County average about 67 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 42% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Saint Louis County average of roughly 80%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Saint Louis County average about 2.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 2.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Saint Louis County average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 41%.
The community is located in Saint Louis County, MN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 9 problems at Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - City
- Beds / units 40
- Occupancy 42%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.1
- Annual staff turnover 41%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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