Aitkin Health Services
301 Minnesota Avenue South · Aitkin, MN · 56431 · 2189275514
42 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: St. Francis Health Services
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,824 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · 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 August 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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 April 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
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 March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 12, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245119 · certified since March 9, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.