Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
0 of 2 nursing homes in Detroit Lakes (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Minnesota statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 2 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
156
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$19,331 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
84 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is weak, with only two facilities and no recommended options. Families should be aware that the top facility, Essentia Health Oak Crossing, has a C+ rating and 4 stars, indicating some concerns despite no fines reported.
The other 2 Detroit Lakes facilities didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $19K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $19,331
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Detroit Lakes Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Detroit Lakes's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 2 Detroit Lakes facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Detroit Lakes avg is 84 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Detroit Lakes facilities average 15.5 deficiencies per inspection
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Detroit Lakes at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- $19K in total fines across 2 facilities
- Worst facility has $11K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 63.5
- 0% for-profit, 100% non-profit, 0% government
- 15.5 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Detroit Lakes, MN are recommended?
0 of 2 nursing homes in Detroit Lakes (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Detroit Lakes?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Detroit Lakes has 2 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Detroit Lakes "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Detroit Lakes?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.