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Aftenro Home
510 West College Street, Duluth, MN 55811
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 54 beds, Aftenro Home serves Duluth in St. Louis County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1981.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 6, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 44.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 26.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.4 | 34.3 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.4% | 46.2% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Mar 2026, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×2 F ×9 B ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | C | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | B | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | F | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.4%, RNs 0.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.5% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.7% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.2% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Louis County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Waters Care Center | Ely | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 28.9 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | Virginia | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Cook Hospital & Care Center | Cook | 28 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 39.3 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Cornerstone Villa | Buhl | 43 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $11K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Viewcrest Health Center | Duluth | 88 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 28.4 | $71K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center | Duluth | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 26.4 | $132K | 26 Jun 2026 |
All 17 facilities in St. Louis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aftenro Home been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Aftenro Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aftenro Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aftenro Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aftenro Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.