Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Aitkin, Minnesota
0 of 2 nursing homes in Aitkin (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Minnesota statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
100
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$26,972 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
59 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Aitkin, Minnesota, is poor, with only two facilities available, one of which has incurred $26,972 in fines. Families should be cautious, as no facilities are recommended, and the top-rated option, AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER, holds only a 2-star rating.
The other 2 Aitkin facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $26K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $26,972
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Aitkin Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Aitkin's city average is 2.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Aitkin facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Aitkin avg is 59 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Aitkin facilities average 22.5 deficiencies per inspection
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Aitkin at a Glance
Good News
- 1 facility with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — nearly half the market
- $26K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $26K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 36.5 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 50% for-profit, 50% non-profit, 0% government
- 22.5 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Aitkin, MN are recommended?
0 of 2 nursing homes in Aitkin (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Aitkin?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Aitkin has 2 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Aitkin "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Aitkin?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.