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Aicota Health Care Center
850 Second Street Northwest, Aitkin, MN 56431218927216456 certified beds · 53 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
19
● 2● 17● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-01-09
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | Standard | 180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-17 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-01 | Standard | 130 | CMS-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.
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 245363-20260109-F561
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 245363-20260109-F656
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 2026-02-19Record 245363-20260109-F684
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 2026-02-19Record 245363-20260109-F690
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 245363-20260109-F698
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 245363-20260109-F726
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 245363-20260109-F812
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 245363-20260109-F851
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 245363-20260109-F732
F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-01Record 245363-20250117-F570
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-01Record 245363-20250117-F641
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-01Record 245363-20250117-F712
F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningStaffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-01Record 245363-20250117-F741
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 2025-03-01Record 245363-20250117-F758
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-14Record 245363-20250117-F851
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-22Record 245363-20231101-F622
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 2023-12-22Record 245363-20231101-F625
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 2023-12-22Record 245363-20231101-F883
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-22Record 245363-20231101-F732
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.89
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.17
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.50
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.0% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.0% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.7% | 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 | 21.7% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.9% | 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)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoemberg, Tyler Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Gerland, Samantha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hoemberg, Tyler Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gerland, Samantha Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hoemberg, Tyler Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hoemberg, Tyler Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin Health Services Aitkin | 0.9 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0322 |
| Heartwood Crosby | 10.6 mi | 2025-07-23 | 060 |
| Cura Of Onamia Onamia | 32.2 mi | 2026-04-23 | 0150 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Bethany Brainerd | 26.4 mi | 2025-12-04 | 0150 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Woodland Brainerd | 27.0 mi | 2026-02-11 | 021 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |