The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Aitkin Health Services
AITKIN, MN · Medicare-certified · 42 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin, MN has a 3-star overall rating. It has a 5-star staffing rating with reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark, but a 1-star quality measures rating, 3-star health inspection rating, $8,824 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2111 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,824recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2111.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.19
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.27
- Nurse aides
- 2.75
- Weekend nursing
- 3.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.2%19.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.1%10.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%10.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
33.3%19.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.3%10.7%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.2%5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.9%36.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.1%11.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.9%96.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—29.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—50%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to give residents clear notice about what Medicare or Medicaid would cover and what costs they might have to pay themselves. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 582 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,824 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,824 in total fines.
- $8,824
Federal fine
Dec 12, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES · 14 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 33.4 residents on an average day (80% of 42 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.