Essentia Health Deer River Home Care

Deer River, MN Licensed 40+ years

Meet the Agency

Essentia Health Deer River Home Care is a home care agency based in Deer River, Minnesota. They serve families in the surrounding area.

They are a non-medical personal care agency — not a medical home health agency. Caregivers help with everyday things like bathing, meals, and company. They don't give shots, change wound dressings, or do anything a nurse would do.

Licensing in Minnesota

Essentia Health Deer River Home Care

License number: 247223
Licensed since: 1986 (40 years)

What home care helps with

Home care agencies send trained caregivers to your home. They help your mom, dad, or loved one stay safe and comfortable without moving to a facility. Most caregivers help with:

•Bathing, dressing, and grooming
•Cooking meals and light housekeeping
•Medicine reminders
•Rides to doctor visits
•Company and conversation
•Giving family caregivers a break

How families pay for home care in Minnesota

Most families pay out of pocket. In the Grand Rapids metro avg area, home care usually runs $32–$44 an hour.

Other ways to pay:

•Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
•VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.

Questions to ask before you pick

•How do you screen and train caregivers?
•What happens if my regular caregiver calls out?
•Who do I call at night or on weekends?
•Can we meet the caregiver before they start?
•How are caregivers supervised?

This overview is based on public records and state licensing info. Rules and program details can change. Last reviewed May 2026.

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

115 10th Avenue Northeast

Deer River, MN 56636

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Medicare Home Health Agency

This is a Medicare-certified home health agency providing medical services under a physician's plan of care. This is different from non-medical home care.

Skilled Nursing

Physical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech TherapyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

Care Programs & Services

Specialized Care Focus

This agency has indicated experience or specialized training in these areas:

Companionship
Post-Surgery Recovery
Post-Hospital Support

Daily Support Services

Household & Companionship

Companionship
Light Housekeeping
Medication Reminders (Non-Clinical)

Recovery & Transitional

Post-Hospital Support
Post-Surgery Recovery
Care Coordination with Family

Meet the Agency

Licensing in Minnesota

What home care helps with

How families pay for home care in Minnesota

Questions to ask before you pick

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

Medicare Home Health Agency

Care Programs & Services

Specialized Care Focus

Daily Support Services

Household & Companionship

Recovery & Transitional

Meet the Agency

Licensing in Minnesota

What home care helps with

How families pay for home care in Minnesota

Questions to ask before you pick

Payment

Accepted Payment Methods

Licensing & Protections

LICENSED

State License Details

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