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Guardian Angels Care Center, Elk River, MN: 2 star rating, fined $98,353 across 4 fines and had 1 payment denial
Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River, MN is run by Guardian Angels Health Services, Inc., with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $98,353 across 4 fines and had 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 18 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on March 19, 2026, and 4 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 400 Evans Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330
- Overall rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 4 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 4 of 5
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 106 on average
- Ownership type
- Nonprofit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Guardian Angels Health Services, Inc.
- Fines
- $98,353 across 4 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 1
- Health citations
- 18, of which 4 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- March 19, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 245012
- 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2025 | Fine | $59,010 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| January 24, 2025 | Payment denial | Not listed | February 26, 2025 | 26 | data.cms.gov |
| July 17, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| May 16, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $8,915 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | F690 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | April 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| September 9, 2025 | F550 | Honor 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 harm | Corrected | October 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| April 24, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 24, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L: widespread, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | March 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 24, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 24, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 24, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 24, 2025 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 24, 2025 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 24, 2025 | F550 | Honor 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 harm | Corrected | March 24, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| September 12, 2024 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | October 9, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| July 17, 2024 | F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Past noncompliance | July 11, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 16, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | June 7, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 11, 2024 | F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | April 29, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 11, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 11, 2024 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 11, 2024 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 14, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 20 individual or personal trusts (5 managers, 14 officers, directors or trustees, 1 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.
| Organization | Role | Share | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Health Services, Inc. | Operational or managerial control | Not listed | January 1, 1967 | data.cms.gov |
Also on SpecStream
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