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Aitkin Health Services

301 Minnesota Avenue South, Aitkin, MN 564312189275514WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(9 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
42
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,824

How Aitkin Health Services Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
MN average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
MN average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MN average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.21 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
1.19 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
48.8%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 1.19 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.06.
Staff turnover is 48.8%, higher than the Minnesota average of 42.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
19
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected May 15, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 16 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Aitkin County 65+
5,330
33.6% of county
County Population
15,859
Aitkin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Aitkin Health Services is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Aitkin, Minnesota with 42 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
33.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 9, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Aitkin
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
36.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jul 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,824
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineDec 12, 2024
$8,824

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.75 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.27 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.19 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.21 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.8%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (104)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 16, 2005
DRIPPS, DANIELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NELSON, PATRICKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
RENTZ, LAURAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
WIESE, LORRAINEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
DRIPPS, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NELSON, PATRICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
WIESE, LORRAINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 3, 2015
EIDE BAILLY LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 3, 2023
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 26, 2006
ARNOLD, JILLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 15, 2021
BACH, CURTISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 24, 2024
BAKKE, CHRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 30, 2019
CASPERS, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 26, 2018
COPEMAN, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
DIONISOPOULOS, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 30, 2024
FLYNN, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 19, 2017
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HAUVER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
HEJHAL, ROXANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HENDERSON, JEFFERYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 23, 2022
HOFMANN, REEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HUSETH, KENDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2024
JONAS, CARRIEANNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 21, 2019
MARLOW, JINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
PEGEL, BETSYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 8, 2024
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RADAICH, BOBBIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2017
RAW, CAROLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RYAN, BENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
SANFORD, MELINDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 27, 2015
STOCK, KELSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
THOMPSON, RENEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 22, 2024
TOMOSON, APRILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
VIAN, DEANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 19, 2024
WALKER, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
RAW, CAROLINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 5, 2025
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 22, 2025
EIDE BAILLY LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 22, 2025
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 18, 2025
ARNOLD, JILLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 15, 2021
BACH, CURTISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BAKKE, CHRISTINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 30, 2019
CASPERS, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 26, 2018
COPEMAN, JEFFREYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
DIONISOPOULOS, MARYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 30, 2024
DRIPPS, DANIELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
FLYNN, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 19, 2017
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HAUVER, RICHARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
HEJHAL, ROXANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HENDERSON, JEFFERYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 23, 2022
HOFMANN, REEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HUSETH, KENDRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2024
JONAS, CARRIEANNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 21, 2019
LAIR, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MARLOW, JINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
NELSON, PATRICKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PEGEL, BETSYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 8, 2024
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RADAICH, BOBBIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2017
RAW, CAROLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RENTZ, PAULADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
RYAN, BENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
SANFORD, MELINDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 27, 2015
SCHNEIDER, TODDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
STOCK, KELSEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
THOMPSON, RENEEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 22, 2024
TOMOSON, APRILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
VIAN, DEANNAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 19, 2024
WALKER, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
WIESE, LORRAINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017

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Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Aitkin Health Services and nearby alternatives.

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Aitkin, MNCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $8,824
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CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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5/5
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
Brainerd, MN27.5 mi
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Recorded fines: None
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Aitkin Health Services
Aitkin, MN · Current facility
—3/53/55/5$8,824
Aicota Health Care Center
Aitkin, MN
4,752 ft2/52/53/5None recorded
Heartwood
Crosby, MN
11.3 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
Brainerd, MN
26.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
Brainerd, MN
27.5 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Cura of Onamia
Onamia, MN
31.7 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Pine River
Pine River, MN
35.7 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Aitkin Health Services?▾
Aitkin Health Services has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Aitkin Health Services cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Aitkin Health Services participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Aitkin Health Services had any health inspection violations?▾
Aitkin Health Services had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 15, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,824.
What are the staffing levels at Aitkin Health Services?▾
Aitkin Health Services provides 4.21 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours, 0.27 LPN hours, and 2.75 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.8%.
How many beds does Aitkin Health Services have?▾
Aitkin Health Services has 42 certified beds with an average of 33.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Aitkin Health Services?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota, including 1 in Aitkin. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Aitkin Health Services?▾
On Google Maps, Aitkin Health Services has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 9 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of St. Francis Health Services

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