Nursing homes in Aurora, MN
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Aurora, part of the St. Louis area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Aurora, Minnesota, benefit from access to high-quality long-term care within St. Louis County. This 55705 community is home to one nursing facility, Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center, which currently holds a perfect 5-star overall rating. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, this facility represents the city's average rating, highlighting a commitment to quality standards for those seeking skilled nursing services in the region.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Aurora
- All homes in Aurora score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Aurora
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center ESSENTIA HEALTH · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.