Nursing Homes in Itasca County, Minnesota

Itasca County is served by 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes, averaging 3.3 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Provider profiles below include CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Minnesota · all care types in Itasca County · Cities: Bigfork, Deer River, Grand Rapids

Nursing Homes profiles in Itasca County

Nursing Home · Government - Hospital district Bigfork Valley Communities Bigfork, MN 56628 CMS rating 5.0 / 540 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Essentia Health Homestead Deer River, MN 56636 CMS rating 2.0 / 532 beds Nursing Home · Government - County Grand Village Grand Rapids, MN 55744 CMS rating 5.0 / 582 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation The Emeralds at Grand Rapids LLC Grand Rapids, MN 55744 CMS rating 1.0 / 593 beds

Cities in Itasca County

Bigfork, MN 1 facilities Deer River, MN 1 facilities Grand Rapids, MN 2 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Itasca County

To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in Itasca County, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does Itasca County have?

According to current CMS data, Itasca County, Minnesota has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.3 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Itasca County offer nursing homes?

Based on the current data, Bigfork, Deer River, Grand Rapids have Medicare-certified nursing homes.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06.

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