Aitkin Health Services
301 Minnesota Avenue South, Aitkin, MN 56431 · Aitkin County · (218) 927-5514
42 certified beds, about 33 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245119 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 4, 2026, inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 34 health citations since September 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,824 in the last three years; the largest was $8,824, and the latest is dated December 12, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.21 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.19 of those hours.
48.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
CMS links it to St. Francis Health Services, an affiliated group of 14 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
209/23
212/23
201/24
403/24
104/24
507/24
112/24
103/25
104/25
305/25
1206/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 34 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
28D
3E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 4, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure linens were handled properly to help prevent the spread of infection. In addition, the facility failed to maintain a water management program which identified potential areas for water-borne bacteria and maintain records of water management activities.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to date opened products, dispose of expired products, and failed to have a process to ensure stored food was labeled with an expiration date that staff could understand. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who received food from facility kitchen.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to consistently educate, offer, or administer influenza and pneumococcal immunizations for 4 of 5 residents.
- E Educate 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure residents were educated about and offered the COVID-19 vaccination for 3 of 5 residents (R1, R4, R23) reviewed for vaccinations.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to review and revise the resident care plans to reflect changes in resident care for 2 of 5 residents (R4, R23) reviewed for care planning.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure activities of daily living (ADL) tasks were performed for a resident dependent on others to complete ADLs for 1 of 1 resident (R3) reviewed for ADLs.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide edema management and provide root cause analysis, care, and monitoring for a skin injury for 1 of 1 resident (R23) reviewed for quality of care.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to offer annual audiology services or assist with routine hearing aid care for 1 of 1 resident (R3) reviewed for hearing maintenance.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure safe hot water temperatures in resident bathrooms in an area where 5 of 6 residents had potential to use the bathroom sink, and 1 of 6 residents (R23) expressed concern with hot water temperatures when reviewed for environmental concerns. In addition, the facility failed to follow care plan interventions for fall prevention for 1 of 2 residents (R39) reviewed for falls.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection prevention measures were followed as care planned for 1 of 2 residents (R39) who had a indwelling catheter.
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure proper storage of open enteral feeding solutions and failed to date tube feeding supplies for 1 (R8) of 2 residents reviewed for tube feeding.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to initiate orders and maintain documentation to ensure oxygen supplies were properly cleaned and maintained for 1 of 1 resident (R1) reviewed for respiratory care.
May 15, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC, Form CMS-10123) to 2 of 3 residents (R10, R37) reviewed whose Medicare Part A coverage ended and remained in the facility.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure ordered as needed (PRN) antipsychotic medications were limited to a 14-day time period and a face-to-face provider visit with clinical documentation indicating the medication needed to remain was performed prior to the medication extended past the 14 day period. The facility also failed to document behaviors and non-pharmacological interventions utilized prior to usage of an antipsychotic for 1 of 5 (R39) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to enter and follow provider orders for 1 of 1 resident (R9) reviewed for provider orders.
April 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to follow grievance policy and procedures involving 2 of 2 residents (R1, R2) when R1 voiced concerns about treatment received from another resident (R2) in the facility and a grievance was never filed on behalf of R1, and he was never provided resolution or follow up.
March 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to reduce the risk of falls for 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for accidents and supervisor. R3 had a high risk for falls and was observed attempting to self-transfer from a wheelchair to bed.
December 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to supervise, implement, and assess fall interventions to reduce the risk of falls for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for falls. This resulted in actual harm when R1 fell and sustained a laceration to the middle of her forehead which required an emergency department (ED) visit and sutures.
July 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed who did not receive the necessary care and monitoring related to multiple incorrect insertion attempts of an indwelling catheter which resulted in bleeding, blood clots, pain, discomfort, low urine output, and low blood pressure, leading to a diagnosis of sepsis and admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) via ambulance. This resulted in actual harm for R1.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and document review, the facility failed to notify the resident's physician timely with a change in condition for 1 of 3 residents (R1) when staff inserted an indwelling catheter three times, resulted in bleeding, blood clots, pain, discomfort, low urine output, and low blood pressure, sent to emergency room via ambulance, and developed sepsis, and admitted to intensive care unit.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to report to the State Agency (SA) for 1 of 1 resident (R1) whose indwelling catheter was incorrectly placed three times resulting in bleeding, blood clots, pain, discomfort, low urine output, prolonged provider notification, sepsis, sent to emergency room via ambulance, and admitted to intensive care unit (ICU).
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate and take steps to correct neglect of care for 1 of 1 resident (R1) who did not receive the necessary care and monitoring when facility staff inserted an indwelling catheter incorrectly three times, resulted in bleeding, blood clots, pain, discomfort, low urine output, prolonged provider notification, and low blood pressure, sent to emergency room via ambulance, and developed sepsis, and admitted to intensive care unit (ICU).
- D Notify 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the resident or resident's representative was informed of the bed hold policy at the time of hospitalization for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for hospitalization.
April 24, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to prevent future burns from hot beverages for 1 of 3 residents (R1), who spilled his coffee and noted to have redness on thigh and hand after staff utilized the microwave to reheat the cup of coffee. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility who drank hot beverages.
March 7, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to review and update the plan of care for skin breakdown interventions for 1 of 2 residents (R17) reviewed for care planning.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to comprehensively reassess and develop interventions to ensure appropriate care was provided to prevent pressure injuries for 1 of 1 resident (R17) reviewed who had a pattern of skin breakdown and was at risk for pressure ulcer formation.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to monitor side effects of diuretic therapy and to act upon pharmacy recommendations for 1 of 5 residents (R16) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Implement 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure as needed (PRN) psychotropic (mood altering) medication order was renewed beyond 14 days without an end date and to act upon pharmacy recommendations for 1 of 5 residents (R32) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
January 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to develop a trauma informed care plan as well as establish mental health services in a timely manner for 1 of 3 residents (R2), which had the potential for psychosocial harm.
- D Implement 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure nonpharmacological interventions were care planned, attempted, and recorded before the administration of PRN (as needed) psychotropic medication for 1 of 3 residents (R3) who were reviewed. In addition, the facility failed to ensure residents prescribed psychotropic medications were monitored for target behaviors for 2 of 3 residents (R2, R3) reviewed.
December 21, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure coordination of care upon discharge from the hospital for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for change in condition. In addition, the facility failed to monitor a newly identified bruise for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) was worn for 1 of 2 residents (R1) reviewed who was diagnosed with Coronavirus disease (COVID)-19. In addition, the facility failed to ensure visitors were educated on appropriate PPE while visiting a resident who was positive for COVID-19.
September 8, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to report a serious bodily injury within two hours, as required, to the State Agency (SA) for 1 of 3 residents (R2), who sustained fractured ribs following a fall.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview and document review, the facility failed analysis root cause for falls for 1 of 3 (R3), implement interventions determined by the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to prevent future falls for 2 of 3 residents (R1, R2) and revise care plans with updated fall interventions for 3 of 3 residents (R1,R2, R3) reviewed for falls.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 6 on March 7, 2024.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.21 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.19 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.79 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.75 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.27 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 48.8% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.45 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.38 on weekdays and 3.79 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.60 in April to June 2025 to 4.21 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.21 | 1.19 | 4.38 | 3.79 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 33 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.96 | 1.17 | 4.09 | 3.65 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 34 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.90 | 0.99 | 4.06 | 3.48 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 36 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.60 | 1.05 | 3.79 | 3.13 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 39 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.8 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.3 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.2 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AITKIN HEALTH SERVICES. CMS links this home to St. Francis Health Services, a group of 14 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 08/16/2005 | |
| Dripps, Daniel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Ehlers, Douglas | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Gramm, Timothy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Lair, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Lienemann, Steven | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Luetmer, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Nelson, Patrick | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Rentz, Laura | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Rentz, Paul | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Schneider, Todd | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Wiese, Lorraine | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/25/2017 | |
| Bach, Curtis | Corporate director | Individual | 08/28/2024 | |
| Dripps, Daniel | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Ehlers, Douglas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Gramm, Timothy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Lair, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Lienemann, Steven | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Luetmer, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Nelson, Patrick | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami | Corporate director | Individual | 05/08/2022 | |
| Raw, Carol | Corporate director | Individual | 08/16/2005 | |
| Rentz, Laura | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Rentz, Paul | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Schneider, Todd | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Wiese, Lorraine | Corporate director | Individual | 07/25/2017 | |
| Bach, Curtis | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/28/2024 | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/08/2022 | |
| Raw, Carol | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/16/2005 | |
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/03/2015 | |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/03/2023 | |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/26/2006 | |
| Arnold, Jill | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/15/2021 | |
| Bach, Curtis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/24/2024 | |
| Bakke, Christine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/30/2019 | |
| Caspers, Megan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/26/2018 | |
| Copeman, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dionisopoulos, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/30/2024 | |
| Flynn, Jennifer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/19/2017 | |
| Hanneken, Michelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/20/2022 | |
| Hauver, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Hejhal, Roxanne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/10/2023 | |
| Henderson, Jeffery | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/23/2022 | |
| Hofmann, Reed | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/08/2023 | |
| Huseth, Kendra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/26/2024 | |
| Jonas, Carrieann | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/21/2019 | |
| Marlow, Jina | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/06/2022 | |
| Pegel, Betsy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/08/2024 | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/08/2022 | |
| Radaich, Bobbie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/09/2017 | |
| Raw, Carol | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/16/2005 | |
| Rentz, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/22/2024 | |
| Ryan, Ben | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/27/2012 | |
| Sanford, Melinda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/27/2015 | |
| Stock, Kelsey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Thompson, Renee | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/22/2024 | |
| Tomoson, April | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2021 | |
| Vian, Deanna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| Walker, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/13/2024 | |
| Raw, Carol | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 12/05/2025 | |
| Big Stone Therapies, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/22/2025 | |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/22/2025 | |
| St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/18/2025 | |
| Arnold, Jill | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/15/2021 | |
| Bach, Curtis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/28/2024 | |
| Bakke, Christine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/30/2019 | |
| Caspers, Megan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/26/2018 | |
| Copeman, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dionisopoulos, Mary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/30/2024 | |
| Dripps, Daniel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Ehlers, Douglas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Flynn, Jennifer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/19/2017 | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Gramm, Timothy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Hanneken, Michelle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/20/2022 | |
| Hauver, Richard | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Hejhal, Roxanne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/08/2023 | |
| Henderson, Jeffery | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/23/2022 | |
| Hofmann, Reed | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/08/2023 | |
| Huseth, Kendra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/26/2024 | |
| Jonas, Carrieann | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/21/2019 | |
| Lair, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Lienemann, Steven | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Luetmer, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Marlow, Jina | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/06/2022 | |
| Nelson, Patrick | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Pegel, Betsy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/08/2024 | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/08/2022 | |
| Radaich, Bobbie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/09/2017 | |
| Raw, Carol | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/16/2005 | |
| Rentz, Laura | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Rentz, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/22/2024 | |
| Rentz, Paul | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Ryan, Ben | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/27/2012 | |
| Sanford, Melinda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/27/2015 | |
| Schneider, Todd | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Stock, Kelsey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Thompson, Renee | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/22/2024 | |
| Tomoson, April | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/12/2021 | |
| Vian, Deanna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| Walker, Amy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/13/2024 | |
| Wiese, Lorraine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/25/2017 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 16 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 15, 2025: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 15, 2025: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
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Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Aitkin Health Services's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Aitkin Health Services 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Aitkin Health Services get at its last inspection?
- 12 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 4, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Aitkin Health Services been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,824 in the last three years.
- Does Aitkin Health Services accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Aitkin Health Services?
- CMS lists 104 owners and managers, and links the home to St. Francis Health Services. Legal business name: AITKIN HEALTH SERVICES.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
- Something wrong on this page? Ask for a correction. We fix errors in our copy of the data; findings themselves can only be changed by CMS and the state.
- NursingHomeClear is independent and not affiliated with CMS, Medicare or any state agency. This page reports federal records; it does not rate, recommend or endorse any home, and it is not medical or legal advice.