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Aitkin Health Services

301 MINNESOTA AVENUE SOUTH, AITKIN, MN 56431 · CCN 245119

Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$13,575

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES

Facilities in chain

14

Chain avg overall

2.90 / 5

Inspection citations (27)2 actual harm

1. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-05-15 · Health · corrected 2025-06-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-05-15 · Health · corrected 2025-06-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-05-15 · Health · corrected 2025-06-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-19 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30

   Actual harm

7. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0625Notify 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.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05

    Actual harm

12. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-04-24 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0758Implement 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.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0758Implement 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.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-09-08 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-08 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-02-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-02-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-02-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-02-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2023-02-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.