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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 245579

ESSENTIA HEALTH GRACE HOME

GRACEVILLE, Minnesota · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 30

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
ESSENTIA HEALTH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 07/01/2023
ARVIN, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/18/2023
ESSENTIA HEALTHADP OF THE SNFOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/29/2025
HURLEY, ALANADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/18/2023
INNOVIS HEALTH LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/29/2025
SCHMIDT, JAYADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
STUEVE, DEBRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/26/2024
ADAMS, MARCCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2026
CHRISTENSEN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
HEILMAN, TIMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
KREJCI, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2026
LEWANDOWSKI, LAURIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2017
MERTZ, TAYLORCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/17/2022
PLADSON, KIMBERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
SAINT GEORGES, ANDERSONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
SCHMIDT, JAYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
SMITH, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/17/2022
ARVIN, DOUGLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/18/2023
BOREN, KEVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/29/2025
GEFROH ELLISON, STEFANIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/12/2024
HURLEY, ALANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/18/2023
WATTERS, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
ARVIN, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/18/2023
HURLEY, ALANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/18/2023
INNOVIS HEALTH LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2017
SCHMIDT, JAYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
STUEVE, DEBRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/26/2024

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of GRACEVILLE HEALTH CENTER (enrollment ID O20070301000456).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
ESSENTIA HEALTHOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1007/1/2023
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
ALAN J HURLEYIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing5/18/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBRA JEAN STUEVEIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing2/26/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DOUGLAS J ARVINIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing5/18/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ESSENTIA HEALTHOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/29/2025
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
INNOVIS HEALTH LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/29/2025
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
JAY M SCHMIDTIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ANDERSON SAINT GEORGESIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BENJAMIN CODY SMITHIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/17/2022
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAMES M CHRISTENSENIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAY M SCHMIDTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KIMBERLY PLADSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAURIE ANN LEWANDOWSKIIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2017
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARC ADAMSIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2026
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARK KREJCIIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2026
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TAYLOR GRANT MERTZIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/17/2022
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TIM D HEILMANIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ALAN J HURLEYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing5/18/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DOUGLAS J ARVINIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing5/18/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KEVIN S BORENIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing9/29/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MICHAEL WATTERSIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
STEFANIE GEFROH ELLISONIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing8/12/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ALAN J HURLEYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing5/18/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBRA JEAN STUEVEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing2/26/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DOUGLAS J ARVINIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing5/18/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
INNOVIS HEALTH LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/1/2017
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
JAY M SCHMIDTIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1March 5, 2026March 5, 202600
2January 15, 2025January 15, 202540
3December 6, 2023December 6, 202374

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

11 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
July 1, 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 25, 2025
February 27, 2025HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.GYesPast Non-ComplianceFebruary 20, 2025
January 15, 2025HealthF 0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 28, 2025
January 15, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 28, 2025
December 6, 2023HealthF 0554Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 25, 2024
December 6, 2023HealthF 0576Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 9, 2023
December 6, 2023HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 25, 2024
December 6, 2023HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 25, 2024
December 6, 2023HealthF 0851Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 25, 2024
December 6, 2023HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 25, 2024
December 6, 2023HealthF 0883Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 25, 2024

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameGRACEVILLE HEALTH CENTER
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1991-07-08
Provider Resides in HospitalY
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishBig Stone
Telephone Number7016714105
Chain NameESSENTIA HEALTH
Chain ID813
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds30
Average Number of Residents per Day19.0
Overall Rating5
Health Inspection Rating4
QM Rating3
Long-Stay QM Rating3
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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