Aitkin Health Services

301 MINNESOTA AVENUE SOUTH, AITKIN, MN 56431 · CCN 245119 · 42 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall3 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing5 of 5CMS quality1 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

Serious inspection findings

2024-12-12 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-07-10 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.32

state median 3.48

Weekend staffing gap

−2%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.79

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

0%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

49%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $8,824 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-12-12Fine$8,824

Ownership

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation. Part of the ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 25

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2025-05-15F0582Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-15F0605Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-05-15F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-30F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-03-19F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-12-12F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-07-10F0580Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-10F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-10F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-10F0625Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-07-10F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-04-24F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-07F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-07F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-07F0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-03-07F0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-12F0740Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-12F0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-21F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-12-21F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-09-08F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-09-08F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-02F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-02F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-02F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-02F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-02F0790Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Aitkin Health Services, AITKIN” at medicare.gov/care-compare.