Aitkin Health Services
Aitkin, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245119) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,824
Phone: (218) 927-5514 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aitkin Health Services has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Aitkin Health Services reports 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
Aitkin Health Services has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,824.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Aitkin Health Services is a 42-bed nursing home in Aitkin, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid and averaging 33.4 residents. It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization and has been certified since March 1967. The facility is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aitkin Health Services has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,824.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and quality record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aitkin Health Services has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 48.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,824.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 42 certified beds and an average of 33.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which has 14 facilities averaging a 2.8 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 9, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2189275514 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2189275514 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245119?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.