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HomeMinnesotaGuardian Angels Care Center

Guardian Angels Care Center

400 Evans Avenue, Elk River, MN 553307636355475
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $98,353

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 104 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Dec 10, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $98,353 across 4 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.89 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.1%

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. The facility scored below average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
104
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
83.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

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: 1
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: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: 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
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
F0684Potential for Harm

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

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
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
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 10, 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: May 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: May 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 11, 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
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
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 Aide2.74 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.50 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.89 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.18 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.1%
RN Turnover
61.1%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GUARDIAN ANGELS HEALTH SERVICES, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1967
LARSON, TRACIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 2, 2022
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
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

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.
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 facility has been fined a total of $98,353 across 4 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Guardian Angels Care Center?▾
Guardian Angels Care Center provides 4.89 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.50 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 2.74 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.1%.
How many beds does Guardian Angels Care Center have?▾
Guardian Angels Care Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 104 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.