Nursing Homes · Aitkin, MN
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Aitkin Health Services
301 Minnesota Avenue South · Aitkin, MN 56431 · 42 certified beds
Are you the operator? Claim this profile.
About Aitkin Health Services
Aitkin Health Services is a nursing home in Aitkin, Minnesota. Its capacity is 42 beds, below the Minnesota median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of St. Francis Health Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 27 citations, the most recent on May 15, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.13 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
3.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (27)
Records from February 2023 to May 2025.
May 15, 2025
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 18, 2025.
May 15, 2025
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 June 18, 2025.
May 15, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 18, 2025.
April 30, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
March 19, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2025.
December 12, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 30, 2024.
July 10, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2024.
July 10, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 5, 2024.
July 10, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2024.
July 10, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2024.
July 10, 2024
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 August 5, 2024.
April 24, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2024.
March 7, 2024
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 April 20, 2024.
January 12, 2024
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 February 16, 2024.
January 12, 2024
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
December 21, 2023
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 2, 2024.
December 21, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $8,824
December 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,824 against this nursing home on December 12, 2024.
Staffing
4.13 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.96 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of St. Francis Health Services, a chain of 14 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 4.6 for staffing, 3.0 for quality measures.
- Parent company: St. Francis Health Services of Morris, INC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Minnesota.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Aitkin.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Advertisement
Check availability and pricing at Aitkin Health Services
We'll email you Aitkin Health Services and similar options nearby, with local costs. You can also ask them to contact you, or call (218) 927-5514.
Sponsored
Talk to an advisor at no cost