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Aitkin Health Services

301 Minnesota Avenue South, Aitkin, MN 56431218927551442 certified beds · 33 residentsNon profit - Church relatedMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
11
since 2023
Deficiencies
34
0322
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,824
1 fine
Last survey
2026-06-04
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-06-04Standard0120CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-05-15Standard030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-04-30Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-03-19Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-12-12Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-07-10Complaint041CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-04-24Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-03-07Standard040CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-01-12Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-12-21Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-09-08Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-06-04Standard survey · 12 deficienciesOfficial report
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F684
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F685
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F690
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F693
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F883
F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-24Record 245119-20260604-F887
2025-05-15Standard survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-18Record 245119-20250515-F582
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-18Record 245119-20250515-F605
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-18Record 245119-20250515-F684
2025-04-30Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 245119-20250430-F550
2025-03-19Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-18Record 245119-20250319-F689
2024-12-12Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-12-30Record 245119-20241212-F689
2024-07-10Complaint survey · 5 deficienciesOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 245119-20240710-F684
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 245119-20240710-F580
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 245119-20240710-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 245119-20240710-F610
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 245119-20240710-F625
2024-04-24Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-17Record 245119-20240424-F689
2024-03-07Standard survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-20Record 245119-20240307-F657
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-20Record 245119-20240307-F686
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-20Record 245119-20240307-F756
F758Implement 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 limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-20Record 245119-20240307-F758
2024-01-12Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 245119-20240112-F740
F758Implement 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 limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 245119-20240112-F758
2023-12-21Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-02Record 245119-20231221-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-02Record 245119-20231221-F880
2023-09-08Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 245119-20230908-F609
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 245119-20230908-F689

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2024-12-12Civil money penalty$8,824CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day1.19
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.21
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.79
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover49%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityMinnesotaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
6.6%5.2%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
8.4%4.0%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
21.2%17.1%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
7.8%2.6%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
21.8%18.2%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
2.8%4.1%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
9.6%12.5%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Arnold, Jill
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Bach, Curtis
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Bakke, Christine
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Big Stone Therapies, Inc
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Caspers, Megan
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Copeman, Jeffrey
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Dionisopoulos, Mary
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Eide Bailly LLP
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Flynn, Jennifer
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Hanneken, Michelle
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Hauver, Richard
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Hejhal, Roxanne
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Henderson, Jeffery
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Hofmann, Reed
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Huseth, Kendra
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Jonas, Carrieann
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Marlow, Jina
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Pegel, Betsy
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Peterson-Devries, Cami
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Radaich, Bobbie
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Raw, Carol
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Rentz, Mark
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Ryan, Ben
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Sanford, Melinda
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
St. Francis Health Services Of Morris, Inc
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Stock, Kelsey
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Renee
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Tomoson, April
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Vian, Deanna
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Walker, Amy
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Arnold, Jill
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Bach, Curtis
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Bach, Curtis
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Bach, Curtis
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Bakke, Christine
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Big Stone Therapies, Inc
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Caspers, Megan
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Copeman, Jeffrey
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Dionisopoulos, Mary
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Dripps, Daniel
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Dripps, Daniel
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Dripps, Daniel
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Ehlers, Douglas
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Ehlers, Douglas
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Ehlers, Douglas
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Eide Bailly LLP
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Flynn, Jennifer
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Goodnough, Jennifer
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Goodnough, Jennifer
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Goodnough, Jennifer
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Gramm, Timothy
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Gramm, Timothy
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Gramm, Timothy
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Hanneken, Michelle
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Hauver, Richard
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Hejhal, Roxanne
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Henderson, Jeffery
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Hofmann, Reed
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Huseth, Kendra
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Jonas, Carrieann
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Lair, Michael
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Lair, Michael
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Lair, Michael
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Lienemann, Steven
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Lienemann, Steven
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Lienemann, Steven
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Luetmer, John
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Luetmer, John
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Luetmer, John
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Marlow, Jina
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Patrick
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Patrick
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Patrick
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Pegel, Betsy
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Peterson-Devries, Cami
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Peterson-Devries, Cami
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Peterson-Devries, Cami
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Radaich, Bobbie
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Raw, Carol
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Raw, Carol
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Raw, Carol
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Raw, Carol
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Rentz, Laura
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Rentz, Laura
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Rentz, Laura
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Rentz, Mark
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Rentz, Paul
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Rentz, Paul
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Rentz, Paul
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Ryan, Ben
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Sanford, Melinda
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Schneider, Todd
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Schneider, Todd
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Schneider, Todd
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
St. Francis Health Services Of Morris, Inc
Organization
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
St. Francis Health Services Of Morris, Inc
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Stock, Kelsey
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Renee
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Tomoson, April
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Vian, Deanna
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Walker, Amy
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Wiese, Lorraine
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Wiese, Lorraine
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Wiese, Lorraine
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
St. Francis Health Services14 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.

No county cost figures on file for Aitkin.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01