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Aitkin Health Services
301 Minnesota Avenue South, Aitkin, MN 56431
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.
Aitkin Health Services, in Aitkin, Minnesota, is certified for 42 beds under non-profit, church related ownership and belongs to the St. Francis Health Services chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 6, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 81.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 48.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Aitkin Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 34 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 81.0 | 81.0 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.8% | 48.8% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,824 | $8,824 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 4 Jun 2026, 15 May 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×28 E ×3 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | 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 | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.8%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators 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 | 21.8% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.4% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.3% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.2% | 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, church related. Chain: St. Francis Health Services (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2005 |
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/03/2015 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2023 |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/26/2006 |
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2025 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2025 |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2025 |
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 Aitkin County
| 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 |
All 2 facilities in Aitkin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aitkin Health Services been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Aitkin Health Services been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aitkin Health Services compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aitkin Health Services?
It is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc, Big Stone Therapies, Inc and Eide Bailly LLP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aitkin Health Services last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Jun 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.