Facility profile · CCN 245119
Aitkin Health Services
27 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $13,575.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202627
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$13,575
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
27 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| May 15, 2025 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| May 15, 2025 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2025 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 19, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 12, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Jul 10, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint |
| Jul 10, 2024 | F625 | Notify 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 | Complaint |
| Jul 10, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 10, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 10, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 24, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F758 | Implement 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 | Standard |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F758 | Implement 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 | Complaint |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 21, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 8, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 8, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 2, 2023 | F790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard |
| Feb 2, 2023 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| Feb 2, 2023 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 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 | Standard |
| Feb 2, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $13,575 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | Fine | $13,575 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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