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Essence Care Center

Essence Care Center

3249 19Th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Essence Care Center

Essence Care Center operates as a small residential home care provider on 19th Street Northwest in Rochester, Minnesota. The property is configured with a total capacity of four beds and currently serves one resident, offering a highly quiet and individualized living environment. The care model focuses on helping older adults maintain their daily routines by providing hands-on personal care, wound management, medication administration, and companionship.

The staff handles everyday household chores, meal preparation, and health monitoring on-site. Regulatory surveys managed by the Minnesota Department of Health show that the provider has received compliance citations regarding fire safety systems, missing emergency preparedness documents, and incomplete staffing plans.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 41 out of 100, indicating that while a few basic tasks can be managed on foot, residents or staff typically rely on vehicles for medical appointments and major errands.

Families evaluating local care options can contact the administrator directly to discuss current vacancies or admission criteria.

Facility Direct Line (507) 990-5187
Facility Direct Line (507) 990-5187
Bed community size
4-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 41 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
25%
Rank #273 / 286Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 273rd out of 286 homes in Minnesota for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 286. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
1 / 4
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyOlmsted

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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 Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Latest Inspection August 5, 2025 Follow Up

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1410 This facility has 40% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (14 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 40% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 1410 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 5, 2025 follow-up found 14 deficiencies, including unresolved fire protection and physical environment violations from November 8, 2024.
  • Facility failed to maintain emergency exit door locking, interconnected smoke alarms, fire extinguisher inspections, and emergency preparedness plan with required elements.
  • Staffing plan, grievance posting, fire safety training, competency evaluations, and complete resident service and medication documentation were all missing or incomplete.
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 132nd (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Resident Health Rating
5 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring health outcomes and care quality for residents.

Ranked 1st (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Safety Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring how well the facility maintains a safe environment for residents.

Ranked 106th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Essence Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Home Care in Minnesota

Essence Care Center is located in Northwest Rochester, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
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Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
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Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
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CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
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7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
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Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
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Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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.

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