D

AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER

850 SECOND STREET NORTHWEST, AITKIN, MN 56431
Score: 44 / 100

Aicota Health Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 44/100. The facility ranks in the 30th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Aicota Health Care Center, with 1.27 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Aicota Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 1.27 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.15 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 0.79 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 1.31 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Jan 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0570 Severity E
    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0712 Severity E
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0741 Severity D
    Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
    Jan 16, 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 2.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 35.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
56
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6