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Aitkin Health Services, Aitkin, MN: 3 star rating, fined $8,824 across 1 fine

Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin, MN is owned by St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $8,824 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 32 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 4, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
301 Minnesota Avenue South, Aitkin, MN 56431
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
5 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
42
Residents per day
35 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, church related
Legal business name
Aitkin Health Services
Chain
St. Francis Health Services, 14 facilities
Fines
$8,824 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
32, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 4, 2026
CMS Certification Number
245119
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
December 12, 2024Fine$8,824Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 4, 2026F887Educate 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F693Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
June 4, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 24, 2026data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2025data.cms.gov
April 30, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 20, 2025data.cms.gov
March 19, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 18, 2025data.cms.gov
December 12, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedDecember 30, 2024data.cms.gov
July 10, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
July 10, 2024F625Notify 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
July 10, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
July 10, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
July 10, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 5, 2024data.cms.gov
April 24, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 17, 2024data.cms.gov
March 7, 2024F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 20, 2024data.cms.gov
March 7, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 20, 2024data.cms.gov
March 7, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 20, 2024data.cms.gov
March 7, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 20, 2024data.cms.gov
January 12, 2024F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 16, 2024data.cms.gov
January 12, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 16, 2024data.cms.gov
December 21, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
December 21, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 2, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 97 individual or personal trusts (39 managers, 19 officers, directors or trustees, 39 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
St. Francis Health Services of Morris, IncDirect ownerNot listedAugust 16, 2005data.cms.gov
Big Stone Therapies, IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedFebruary 3, 2015data.cms.gov
Eide Bailly LLPOperational or managerial controlNot listedJanuary 3, 2023data.cms.gov
St. Francis Health Services of Morris, IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedMay 26, 2006data.cms.gov
Big Stone Therapies, IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedOctober 22, 2025data.cms.gov
Eide Bailly LLPAdditional disclosable partyNot listedOctober 22, 2025data.cms.gov
St. Francis Health Services of Morris, IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedSeptember 18, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.