Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center in Hibbing, MN has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty; staffing is rated 5 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident day, slightly below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Last inspection: August 20, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $26,481recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9934.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.75
Licensed practical nurses
1.04
Nurse aides
2.20
Weekend nursing
3.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.8%2.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%4.3%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%2.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.7%21.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7%3.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.9%5.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%3.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.2%17.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.5%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,048 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,433 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $26,481 in total fines.
Federal fine
Nov 12, 2024
$12,048
Federal fine
Jul 17, 2024
$14,433
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES · 14 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
50.1 residents on an average day (77% of 65 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 44 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.