F
AITKIN HEALTH SERVICES
33/100 score
1.19 hrs RN staffing
12 deficiencies
AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER
850 SECOND STREET NORTHWEST, AITKIN, MN 56431
- Provider number (CCN)
- 245363
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 56
- Phone
- (218) 927-2164
- CMS data as of
- August 1, 2026
B
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stable
Staffing 0% · Deficiencies 0% over tracking period
What the records show
CMS rates AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 of 5 for health inspections, 3 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 19 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026. CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the covered period.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.89 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
19
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
0
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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74/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.89 hrs |
|---|---|
| MN median | 0.97 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: January 9, 2026.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from November 1, 2023 to January 9, 2026.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 245363 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
19 deficiencies found. 19 corrected. None involved actual harm.
Most recent inspection (January 9, 2026)
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0851
Status: Corrected
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 19, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0726
Status: Corrected
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 19, 2026
C
No harm — widespread
F0732
Status: Corrected
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 19, 2026
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 19, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 19, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0690
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 19, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0698
Status: Corrected
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 19, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0656
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 19, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0561
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 19, 2026
Inspection cycle 2 (January 17, 2025)
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0851
Status: Corrected
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected August 14, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0712
Status: Corrected
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 1, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0758
Status: Corrected
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 1, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0741
Status: Corrected
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 1, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0641
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 1, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0570
Status: Corrected
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 1, 2025
Inspection cycle 3 (November 1, 2023)
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0883
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 22, 2023
C
No harm — widespread
F0732
Status: Corrected
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 22, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0622
Status: Corrected
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 22, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0625
Status: Corrected
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 22, 2023
Fines and Enforcement Actions
CMS lists no fines and no payment denials for AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER in the enforcement records covering the last three years, as published in the file processed August 1, 2026.
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER
- Legal business name
- AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER INC
- Address
- 850 SECOND STREET NORTHWEST, AITKIN, MN 56431
- Phone
- (218) 927-2164
- Provider number (CCN)
- 245363
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- November 17, 1986
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- August 1, 2026
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed August 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
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