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HomeMinnesotaGuardian Angels Care Center

Guardian Angels Care Center

400 Evans Avenue, Elk River, MN 553307636355475WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(27 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $98,353

How Guardian Angels Care Center 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
2/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.81 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.49 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
51.0%
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

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.81 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 1.49 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 24, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 10, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 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
Sherburne County 65+
11,419
11.7% of county
County Population
97,820
Sherburne County

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

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Guardian Angels Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Elk River, Minnesota with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
101.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Sherburne
Last Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
81.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

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: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: 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: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Jul 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Immediate Jeopardy

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$98,353
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineMar 14, 2024
$8,915
FineJul 17, 2024
$13,627
FineMay 16, 2024
$16,801
FineJan 24, 2025
$59,010
Payment DenialJan 24, 2025
26 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.72 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.49 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.81 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.31 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.0%
RN Turnover
51.2%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SONNTAG, ROBERTCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 15, 2006
HEINECKE, CARLIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 6, 2024
LARSON, TRACIW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 2, 2022
MCDEVITT, DEANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 4, 2019
LECLAIRE, JOYCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
LLOYD ROSCOE, NANCYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
MOWRY, TRISHACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NAGORSKI, JEFFCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
NICHOLS, JOANIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
RAITZ, JULIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
ROBINSON, CHRISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
SCHULER, LYNNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
SCHULTZ, ARLOCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
VETSCH, GORDYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
ZERWAS, NICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 16, 2020
HERRMANN, DARYLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
KRIEGER, LINDACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 15, 2010
LARSON, TRACICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 2, 2022
GUARDIAN ANGELS HEALTH SERVICES, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1967
LARSON, TRACIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 2, 2022
HEINECKE, CARLIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 27, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Guardian Angels Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Guardian Angels Care Center
Elk River, MNCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $98,353
Cura of Monticello
Monticello, MN10.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center
Anoka, MN10.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $24,297
The Estates At Twin Rivers Llc
Anoka, MN10.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Villas at Osseo LLC
Osseo, MN15.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $48,399
Park River Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LL
Coon Rapids, MN16.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake
Brooklyn Park, MN17.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Guardian Angels Care Center
Elk River, MN · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$98,353
Cura of Monticello
Monticello, MN
10.7 mi2/53/54/5None recorded
Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center
Anoka, MN
10.8 mi4/53/55/5$24,297
The Estates At Twin Rivers Llc
Anoka, MN
10.9 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
The Villas at Osseo LLC
Osseo, MN
15.4 mi2/52/54/5$48,399
Park River Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center LL
Coon Rapids, MN
16.6 mi2/51/55/5None recorded
Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake
Brooklyn Park, MN
17.0 mi3/52/55/5None 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 Guardian Angels Care Center?▾
Guardian Angels Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Guardian Angels Care Center 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). Guardian Angels Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Guardian Angels Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Guardian Angels Care Center had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $98,353.
What are the staffing levels at Guardian Angels Care Center?▾
Guardian Angels Care Center provides 4.81 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.49 RN hours, 0.59 LPN hours, and 2.72 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.0%.
How many beds does Guardian Angels Care Center have?▾
Guardian Angels Care Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 101.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Guardian Angels Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Guardian Angels Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Guardian Angels Care Center has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 27 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.