Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 56636 (Deer River, MN)

ZIP code 56636 takes in part of Deer River, MN. The latest data lists 4 listed care providers with a mailing address here: 1 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 1 senior housing, 1 hospitals. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 2.0 out of 5.

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Care types in ZIP 56636

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Nursing Homes1View ZIP directory
Home Health Agencies1View ZIP directory
Senior Housing1View ZIP directory
Hospitals1View ZIP directory

Comparing providers in ZIP 56636

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.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 56636, Deer River, MN, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
ESSENTIA HEALTH DEER RIVERHospitalNot ratednon-profit—0
ESSENTIA HEALTH DEER RIVER HOME CAREHome Health AgencyNot ratednon-profit—0
ESSENTIA HEALTH HOMESTEADNursing Home2.0non-profit322
Itasca Cnty Apartments, a Gnrl PtnrSenior HousingNot ratedother320
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All providers in ZIP 56636

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Essentia Health Deer River Deer River, MN 56636 No CMS rating Home Health Agency · NON-PROFIT Essentia Health Deer River Home Care Deer River, MN 56636 No CMS rating Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Essentia Health Homestead Deer River, MN 56636 CMS rating 2.0 / 532 beds Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Itasca Cnty Apartments, a Gnrl Ptnr Deer River, MN 56636 No CMS rating32 beds
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CMS data for ZIP 56636

The current data counts 4 care providers in ZIP 56636; 1 (25%) publish an overall rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 non-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 2.0 out of 5 at ESSENTIA HEALTH HOMESTEAD (non-profit). 2 of these providers report 64 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.97 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 40.0% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $67,727.

Providers on record4
With a published overall rating1 of 4 (25%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerESSENTIA HEALTH HOMESTEAD (2.0 / 5)
Ownership mix3 non-profit, 1 other
Certified beds (total)64
Providers with a federal penalty1

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 56636?
Among providers with a published overall rating in ZIP 56636, the average CMS overall star rating is 2.0 out of 5. Ratings summarize inspections, staffing, and quality measures and are informational only.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public federal datasets (CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD; processing date 2026-10-06). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 56636?
Ownership on record in ZIP 56636 is 3 non-profit, 1 other. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.
What types of care are available in ZIP 56636?
Providers in ZIP 56636 include nursing homes (1), home health agencies (1), senior housing (1), hospitals (1). Each listing links to source details and contact information.
How many care providers are in ZIP 56636?
The current data lists 4 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 56636 (Deer River, MN), across 4 care types.

About the data

Every figure on this page is drawn from public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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