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Home health agency · CMS Certification 248051

ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE HOME CARE

30 ARROWHEAD LANE, MOOSE LAKE, MN 55767

(218) 485-5506

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
3of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
3 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
1997-01-23

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
NON-PROFIT

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(125 patients)
85.61%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(123 patients)
87.1%
Got better at bathing(132 patients)
76.49%
Breathing improved(114 patients)
88.09%
Got better at taking medications correctly(121 patients)
80.29%
Discharge function score(135 patients)
74.81%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(208 patients)
99.52%
Acted on medication issues promptly(208 patients)
99.52%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(208 patients)
1.92%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(142 patients)
1.86%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(158 patients)
75.32%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(78 patients)
92.07%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(47 patients)
3.98%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(42 patients)
7.59%
Sent health information to the next provider(74 patients)
93.24%
Gave health information to the patient(131 patients)
100%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE HOME CARE

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.