C

Aitkin Health Services

301 MINNESOTA AVENUE SOUTH, AITKIN, MN 56431
Score: 55 / 100

Aitkin Health Services is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 55/100. Located in Aitkin, Minnesota, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Aitkin Health Services is near the national average, with 3.90 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 27 deficiencies at Aitkin Health Services. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.90 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.99 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.64 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.48 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.66 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
May 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 27 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    May 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Apr 29, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $13,575

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
42
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5