Aicota Health Care Center
850 Second Street Northwest · Aitkin, MN · 56431 · 2189272164
56 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · C January 9, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
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.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 1, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245363 · certified since November 17, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.