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Nursing homes in Aitkin County, Minnesota
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Aitkin County, Minnesota, with 98 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 53 health deficiencies over three cycles, 54.1 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $9K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Aitkin County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 54.1 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $9K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aicota Health Care Center | Aitkin | 56 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 33.9 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Aitkin Health Services | Aitkin | 42 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 34 | 81.0 | $9K | 4 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: St. Francis Health Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Aitkin County, Minnesota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 98 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Aitkin County have the highest CMS ratings?
Aicota Health Care Center (2 stars), Aitkin Health Services (2 stars)
How do Aitkin County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 54.1 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.