Essentia Health-Oak Crossing

Essentia Health-Oak Crossing sits at 1040 Lincoln Ave in Detroit Lakes, MN, and serves as a skilled nursing facility for long-term care, with four distinct neighborhoods designed so each group has 25 or fewer residents for a close-knit and more personal atmosphere, and they've got a separate transitional care unit with 23 beds for those recovering after hospital stays or surgeries and if someone needs help after an illness or surgery the staff provide skilled nursing around the clock, wound care, and therapy-physical, occupational, and speech-right at the attached St. Mary's Therapy Center. Residents can get assistance with dressing, grooming, and daily needs, and have free cable TV in their rooms, which can be private or double and even allow some personal furniture, plus every neighborhood includes open kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms where residents enjoy three healthy meals a day, with a main-street area for events, a chapel, on-site barber and beauty salon, and free Wi-Fi for everyone. Physicians and medical providers make regular house calls, wound care is managed by trained staff, and chaplain services are available for spiritual needs, while the therapy center keeps people moving after they finish rehab with a wellness program, and social services provide extra support. Hospice care and respite care come through Hospice of the Red River Valley, and behavioral and mental health services are available when needed, and when family needs a break there's inpatient respite care too. The facility received a top 5 out of 5 rating from U.S. News and World Report for 2025, recognized for strong health inspections, high staff training, and overall quality; it has held a top nursing home spot since 2016 and scored high marks in both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Staff mainly speak English but may speak other languages, and the place connects to Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes, making healthcare access straightforward. Residents can take part in planned activities, both inside and out, and there's always help nearby, whether it's for daily living or specialty care. Office hours aren't listed and they aren't accepting new patients right now, but the environment stays comfortable and compassionate, aiming to meet each resident's needs with respect and attention.