Nursing homes in Aitkin, MN
Aitkin, MN has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aicota Health Care Center850 Second Street Northwest · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 56 | None |
| Aitkin Health Services301 Minnesota Avenue South · Non profit - Church related | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 42 | 1 ($8,824) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Minnesota, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Aitkin
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Educate 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.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 4, 2026 · Aitkin Health Services · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Aitkin
Which nursing home in Aitkin has the highest Medicare rating?
Aicota Health Care Center and Aitkin Health Services share the highest overall rating in Aitkin: 2 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Aitkin have been fined?
1 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $8,824 in all. The most was $8,824, at Aitkin Health Services.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Aitkin?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Aitkin is the largest?
Aicota Health Care Center, with 56 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.