Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Guardian Angels Care Center
400 Evans Avenue · Elk River, MN 55330 · 120 certified beds
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About Guardian Angels Care Center
Guardian Angels Care Center is a nursing home in Elk River, Minnesota. Its capacity is 120 beds, above the Minnesota median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Guardian Angels Health Services, INC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 18 citations, the most recent on March 19, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.72 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (18)
Records from March 2024 to March 2026.
March 19, 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 April 28, 2026.
September 9, 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 October 24, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
January 24, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 24, 2025.
January 24, 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 March 24, 2025.
January 24, 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 March 24, 2025.
January 24, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
January 24, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
January 24, 2025
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 March 24, 2025.
January 24, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
September 12, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 9, 2024.
July 17, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 11, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 7, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
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 May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 29, 2024.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 12, 2024.
Penalties (5)
Total fines: $98,353
January 24, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $59,010 against this nursing home on January 24, 2025.
January 24, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 26, 2025, lasting 26 days (triggered by inspection on January 24, 2025).
July 17, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,627 against this nursing home on July 17, 2024.
May 16, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,801 against this nursing home on May 16, 2024.
March 14, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,915 against this nursing home on March 14, 2024.
Staffing
4.72 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.87 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
- Parent company: Guardian Angels Health Services, INC.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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