Occupancy rate
25%
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%Essence Care Center
Home Care · Rochester
Essence Care Center
Home Care · Rochester
Overview of Essence Care Center
Experience a worry-free retirement with Essence Care Center, a dedicated home care provider in Rochester, MN, that offers personal care. Older adults receive exceptional support for their daily living activities and unique needs to maintain their independence without worries. Home health care services, like wound care, are also offered to improve older adults’ well-being.
With friendly companions, older adults are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Medication administration is also provided to ensure older adults take their medications as prescribed. This home care provider is ideal for those aiming to spend their golden years at home, especially with its comprehensive services.
4-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 41 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%Occupied beds
1 / 4
Average residents per home in Minnesota
59 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyOlmsted
Types of Care at Essence Care Center
Home Care
Inspection History
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
14 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (40% above)
• Deficiencies per year (40% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (40% above)
• Deficiencies per year (40% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
August 5, 2025
Follow Up
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (14 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (14 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 5, 2025, found multiple deficiencies related to fire protection, physical environment, staffing, training, and documentation. Earlier inspections identified similar issues, and this follow-up survey noted that previous deficiencies had not been corrected. Inspectors cited problems with emergency exit door locking mechanisms, lack of interconnected smoke alarms, missing fire extinguisher inspections, incomplete emergency preparedness plans, and inadequate staff training and service plan documentation. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and no complaint investigations were noted. The facility’s deficiencies have persisted over time without clear improvement.
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Home Care in Minnesota
Essence Care Center is located in Rochester, Minnesota.
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3.8 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Essence Care Center
Is Essence Care Center in a walkable area?
Essence Care Center has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Essence Care Center?
Essence Care Center's occupancy is 25%.
How many beds does Essence Care Center have?
Essence Care Center has 4 beds.
What is the address of Essence Care Center?
Essence Care Center is located at 3249 19th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901.
What is the phone number of Essence Care Center?
(507) 990-5187 will put you in contact with the team at Essence Care Center.
What county is Essence Care Center located in?
Essence Care Center is in Olmsted County.
Is Essence Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Essence Care Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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