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correction orders issued pursuant to the November 8, 2024 survey. In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31 Subd. 4 (a), state correction orders issued pursuant to the last survey, completed on November 8, 2024, found not corrected at the time of the January 21, 2026, follow-up survey and/ or subject to penalty assessment are as follows: 0340 - Correction Orders - 144g.30 Subd. 5 - $1,000.00 0780 - Fire Protection And Physical Environment - 144g.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) - $1,000.00 0790 - Fire Protection And Physical Environment - 144g.45 Subd. 2 (a) (2-3) - $500.00 The details of the violations noted at the time of this follow-up survey completed on January 21, 2026 (listed above) , are on the attached State Form. Brackets around the ID Prefix Tag in the left hand column, e.g., {2 ----} will identify the uncorrected tags. The refor e, in accor danc e wit h Minn. Sta t. §§ 144G.01 to 144G.999 9, the total amount you are assessed is $2,500.00. You will be invoiced approximately 30 days after receipt of this notice, subject to appeal. DOCUMENTATIO ONF ACTION TO COMPLY In accorda nce with Min n. Stat. § 144G.30, Sub d. 5(c), th e lic ens ee mus t docum ent ac tions taken t o comply with the correction orders outlined on the state form; however, plans of correction are not required to be submitted for approval. IMPOSITION OF FINES In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31, Subd. 4, fines and enforcement actions may be imposed based on the level and scope of the violations and may be imposed immediately with no opportunity to correct the violation first as follows: An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: 8GKP Revised 04/14/2023 Essence Care Center February 9, 2026 Page 2 Level 1: no fines or enforcement; Level 2: a fine of $500 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; Level 3: a fine of $1,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; Level 4: a fine of $3,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; Level 5: a fine of $5,000 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20. CORRECTIO NORDER RECONSIDERATIO PNROCESS In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.32, Subd. 2, you may challenge the correction order( s) issued, including the level and scope, and any fine assessed through the correction order reconsideration process. The request for reconsideration must be in writing and received by MDH within 15 calendar days of the correction order receipt date. To submit a reconsideration request, please visit: https: / / forms. web. health. state. mn.us/ form/ HRDAppealsForm REQUESTIN GA HEARING Alternatively, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31, Subd. 5(d), an assisted living provider that has been assessed a fine under this subdivision has a right to a reconsideration or a hearing under this section and chapter 14. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 144G.20, Subd. 14 and Subd. 18, a request for a hearing must be in writing and received by the Department of Health within 15 business days of the correction order receipt date. The request must contain a brief and plain statement describing each matter or issue contested and any new information you believe constitutes a defense or mitigating factor. To submit a hearing request, please visit: https: / / forms. web. health. state. mn. us/ form/ HRDAppealsForm To appe al fi nes via re cons iderat ion , pl ease follow the procedu r e outl ined abo ve. Plea se no te tha t you may re que st a rec onside rati on or a hearing, bu t not bot h. If you wish to cont est ta gs with out fine s in a reconsideration and tags with the fines at a hearing, please submit two separate appeals forms at the website listed above. INFORMA LCONFERENCE In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.20, Subd. 20, the Commissioner of Health is authorized to hold a conference to exchange information, clarify issues, or resolve issues. The Department of Health staff would like to schedule a conference call with Essence Care Center. Please contact Stephanie Jones de Palma at 651-201-4320 on or before Monday, February 16, 2026 to schedule the conference call. We urge you to review these orders carefully. If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Jones de Palma at 651-201-4320. Essence Care Center February 9, 2026 Page 3 You are encouraged to retain this document for your records. It is your responsibility to share the information contained in the letter and/ or state form with your organization’s Governing Body. Sincerely, Stephanie Jones de Palma, Supervisor State Evaluation Team Email: stephanie. jones. de. palma@state. mn.us Telephone: 651-201-4320 Fax: 1-866-890-9290 JMD PRINTED: 02/ 09/ 2026 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ R B. WING _____________________________ 34623 01/ 21/ 2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 963 21ST STREET SE ESSENCE CARE CENTER ROCHESTER, MN 55904 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER' S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS- REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) {0 000} Initial Comments {0 000} ******ATTENTION****** Minnesota Department of Health is documenting the State Correction Orders ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDER FOLLOW UP using federal software. Tag numbers have SURVEY WITH RE- ISSUE OF ORDERS been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The INITIAL COMMENTS assigned tag number appears in the SL34623016- 5 far-left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag. " The state Statute number and the On January 21, 2026, the Minnesota Department corresponding text of the state Statute out of Health conducted a follow-up survey at the of compliance is listed in the "Summary above provider to follow-up on orders issued Statement of Deficiencies" column. This pursuant to a survey completed on November 8, column also includes the findings which 2024. At the time of the survey, there were 1 are in violation of the state requirement residents; 1 receiving services under the Assisted after the statement, "This Minnesota Living/Assisted Living with Dementia Care requirement is not met as evidenced by." license. As a result of the follow-up survey, the Following the evaluators' findings is the following orders were issued and/ or reissued. Time Period for Correction. PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH STATES, "PROVIDER' S PLAN OF CORRECTION. " THIS APPLIES TO FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE STATUTES. THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G. 31 SUBDIVISION 1-3. {0 340} 144G. 30 Subd. 5 Correction orders {0 340} SS= I (a) A correction order may be issued whenever LABORATORY DIRECTOR' S OR PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE' S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 MFU616 If continuation sheet 1 of 19 PRINTED: 02/ 09/ 2026 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ R B. WING _____________________________ 34623 01/ 21/ 2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 963 21ST STREET SE ESSENCE CARE CENTER ROCHESTER, MN 55904 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER' S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS- REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) {0 340} Continued From page 1 {0 340} the commissioner finds upon survey or during a complaint investigation that a facility, a managerial official, an agent of the facility, or staff of the facility is not in compliance with this chapter. The correction order shall cite the specific statute and document areas of noncompliance and the time allowed for correction. (b) The commissioner shall mail or email copies of any correction order to the facility within 30 calendar days after the survey exit date.