CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
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.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONNTAG, ROBERT | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 2006 |
| HEINECKE, CARLIE | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | May 6, 2024 |
| LARSON, TRACI | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | May 2, 2022 |
| MCDEVITT, DEAN | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Feb 4, 2019 |
| LECLAIRE, JOYCE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2019 |
| LLOYD ROSCOE, NANCY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| MOWRY, TRISHA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| NAGORSKI, JEFF | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2014 |
| NICHOLS, JOANIE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2016 |
| RAITZ, JULIE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ROBINSON, CHRIS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| SCHULER, LYNN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| SCHULTZ, ARLO | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2015 |
| VETSCH, GORDY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| ZERWAS, NICK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 16, 2020 |
| HERRMANN, DARYL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| KRIEGER, LINDA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 15, 2010 |
| LARSON, TRACI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 2, 2022 |
| GUARDIAN ANGELS HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 1967 |
| LARSON, TRACI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 2, 2022 |
| HEINECKE, CARLIE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 27, 2024 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Guardian Angels Care Center and nearby alternatives.
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