Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Vitality Living of Aitkin
850 Second Street Northwest · Aitkin, MN 56431 · 56 certified beds
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About Vitality Living of Aitkin
Vitality Living of Aitkin is a nursing home in Aitkin, Minnesota. Its capacity is 56 beds, below the Minnesota median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 19 citations, the most recent on January 9, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.22 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Aitkin. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (19)
Records from November 2023 to January 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 17, 2025
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 17, 2025
Tag F0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 17, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 17, 2025
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2024.
January 17, 2025
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
January 17, 2025
Tag F0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2025.
November 1, 2023
Tag F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2023.
November 1, 2023
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2023.
November 1, 2023
Tag F0625Notify 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2023.
November 1, 2023
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 22, 2023.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.22 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.04 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Aitkin.
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