Essence Care Center.
Essence Care Center is Grade D, ranked in the bottom 38% of Minnesota memory care with 1 MDH citation on record; last inspected Nov 2024.

A small home, reviewed on public record.
Ranked against 85 Minnesota facilities.
ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better. Source: Minnesota Dept. of Health · Health Regulation Division.
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Essence Care Center has 1 citation on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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1 deficiencie on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
1 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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2 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2024-11-08Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
A follow-up inspection on January 21, 2026, found that three corrections ordered from a previous November 2024 survey had not been completed, involving staffing documentation, fire protection, and physical environment issues. The facility was assessed a total fine of $2,500.00 and must document actions taken to comply with the outstanding correction orders. The facility has the right to request reconsideration or a hearing within 15 business days of receiving this notice.
Full inspector notes
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.
2023-09-18Complaint Investigation1 · Substantiated Finding
Plain-language summary
On September 18, 2023, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a complaint investigation at Robland Home Health Care and issued a correction order for failure to fully cooperate with the investigation, specifically by not complying with records requests. This violation was classified as level two, meaning it did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to do so. The facility was required to correct this violation within a specified timeframe.
“MDH substantiated maltreatment or licensing violation finding”
Full inspector notes
findings which When a Minnesota Statute contains several are in violation of the state requirement items, failure to comply with any of the items will after the statement, "This Minnesota be considered lack of compliance. requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the evaluators ' findings is the INITIAL COMMENTS: Time Period for Correction. #HL346232709C #HL346235163C PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF On September 18, 2023, the Minnesota THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH Department of Health conducted a complaint STATES,"PROVIDER'S PLAN OF investigation at the above provider, and the CORRECTION." THIS APPLIES TO following correction orders are issued. At the time FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS of the complaint investigation, there were 2 WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. residents receiving services under the provider's Assisted Living with Dementia Care license. The following correction order is issued/orders THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO are issued for ##HL346232709C and SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR #HL346235163C, tag identification 0250, 0990, VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE 2240. STATUTES. THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 Y89W11 If continuation sheet 1 of 10 PRINTED: 10/13/2023 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 34623 09/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 963 21ST STREET SE ROBLAND HOME HEALTH CARE 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 Continued From page 1 0 000 ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G.31 SUBDIVISION 1-3. 0 250 144G.20 Subdivision 1 Conditions 0 250 SS=D (a) The commissioner may refuse to grant a provisional license, refuse to grant a license as a result of a change in ownership, refuse to renew a license, suspend or revoke a license, or impose a conditional license if the owner, controlling individual, or employee of an assisted living facility: (1) is in violation of, or during the term of the license has violated, any of the requirements in this chapter or adopted rules; (2) permits, aids, or abets the commission of any illegal act in the provision of assisted living services; (3) performs any act detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of a resident; (4) obtains the license by fraud or misrepresentation; (5) knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in the application for a license or in any other record or report required by this chapter; (6) denies representatives of the department access to any part of the facility's books, records, files, or employees; (7) interferes with or impedes a representative of the department in contacting the facility's residents; (8) interferes with or impedes ombudsman access according to section 256.9742, subdivision 4, or interferes with or impedes access by the Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities according to section 245.94, subdivision 1; (9) interferes with or impedes a representative of STATE FORM 6899 Y89W11 If continuation sheet 2 of 10 PRINTED: 10/13/2023 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 34623 09/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 963 21ST STREET SE ROBLAND HOME HEALTH CARE 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) 0 250 Continued From page 2 0 250 the department in the enforcement of this chapter or fails to fully cooperate with an inspection, survey, or investigation by the department; (10) destroys or makes unavailable any records or other evidence relating to the assisted living facility's compliance with this chapter; (11) refuses to initiate a background study under section 144.057 or 245A.04; (12) fails to timely pay any fines assessed by the commissioner; (13) violates any local, city, or township ordinance relating to housing or assisted living services; (14) has repeated incidents of personnel performing services beyond their competency level; or (15) has operated beyond the scope of the assisted living facility's license category. (b) A violation by a contractor providing the assisted living services of the facility is a violation by the facility. This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to fully cooperate with an inspection, survey, or investigation as evidenced by failure comply with records requested. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death) and was issued at an isolated scope (when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally) The findings include: STATE FORM 6899 Y89W11 If continuation sheet 3 of 10 PRINTED: 10/13/2023 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 34623 09/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 963 21ST STREET SE ROBLAND HOME HEALTH CARE 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) 0 250 Continued From page 3 0 250 During an entrance conference on September 18, 2023, at 11:10 a.m., with registered nurse (RN)-B and social worker (SW)-C. Investigator advised licensee documents would be requested and the investigator would need the documents in a timely manner. RN-B stated licensed assisted living director (LALD)-A was out of the country, but LALD-A had his computer and RN-B could assist LALD-B in sending requested documents to investigator. In an email on September 18, 2023, at 9:17 a.m., assisted living director (LALD)-A was sent a request to provide facility records, In an email on September 19, 2023, at 10:00 p.m., RN-B sent R1's medical records and policies requested. In an email on September 20, 2023, at 9:17 a.m., investigator requested R1's signed bill of rights. The facility did comply with some record requests throughout the investigation but failed to provide the investigator with signed assisted living bill or rights as requested. No further information provided. TIME PERIOD FOR CORRECTION: Twenty-one (21) days 0 990 144G.52 Subd. 2 Prerequisite to termination of a 0 990 SS=D contract (a) Before issuing a notice of termination of an assisted living contract, a facility must schedule and participate in a meeting with the resident and STATE FORM 6899 Y89W11 If continuation sheet 4 of 10 PRINTED: 10/13/2023 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 34623 09/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 963 21ST STREET SE ROBLAND HOME HEALTH CARE 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) 0 990 Continued From page 4 0 990 the resident's legal representative and designated representative. The purposes of the meeting are to: (1) explain in detail the reasons for the proposed termination; and (2) identify and offer reasonable accommodations or modifications, interventions, or alternatives to avoid the termination or enable the resident to remain in the facility, including but not limited to securing services from another provider of the resident's choosing that may allow the resident to avoid the termination. A facility is not required to offer accommodations, modifications, interventions, or alternatives that fundamentally alter the nature of the operation of the facility.
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