Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
AITKIN HEALTH SERVICES
AITKIN, MN · 42 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 4, 2026
CMS Certification Number 245119 · first certified March 1967
Ownership
Operated by ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES · Non profit - Church related
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MN
6 citations — more than 12% of the 338 certified nursing homes in MN. Compared within MN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. Facilities in MN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 613 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
3 of the 6 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 6 |
| Median facility in MN | 12 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2024 | 6 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0 |
| June 4, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-03-07 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-03-07 |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | 1 | 2024-03-07 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2024-03-07 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2024-03-07 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 1 | 2024-03-07 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 7, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 12, 2024) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 12, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.