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Aicota Health Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

850 Second Street Northwest, Aitkin, MN 5643156 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.6/5

based on 14 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)

Below average in MN · Critically understaffed (RN) · Significantly below average staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report excellent, compassionate care, the facility has a history of critical complaints regarding response times and medication management. We strongly recommend visiting in person to observe staff responsiveness to call lights and asking administration directly how they handle medication delays and staffing shortages.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

14 reviews on Google
AICOTA Health Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the compassionate staff and clean environment, while others report severe neglect and communication failures. Critical concerns include long wait times for call lights, delays in medication management, and a lack of responsiveness from administration.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff5.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Effective communication with families

Concerns

  • Excessive response times for nurse call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Delays in medication management and doctor visits (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 14 analyzed

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5
4
0
3
1
2
0
1
8

How They Respond to Reviews

14%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that resident call lights are answered promptly?
  • 2I noticed that medication management is a key focus for your team; could you walk me through your process for ensuring medications are administered accurately and on time?
  • 3How do you coordinate with visiting physicians to ensure that resident medical appointments and follow-ups are not delayed?
  • 4I see that you have been active in responding to family feedback online; how does that communication loop help you improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 5With a capacity of 56 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and keep residents engaged through your daily activity schedule?
  • 6What steps are being taken to improve your current staffing ratios to ensure that every resident receives the consistent attention they need?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff, from the nurses, cna's, kitchen staff, administration, and maintenance, were all so caring and helpful. Whenever they walked in the room, my sister's face would light up.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

Offer great care and are very communicative.

Family member · 2024★★★★★

If the nurse call light is pushed it takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to get a response. Nurses are rude. Administrators are lacking.

Family member · 2015☆☆☆☆
Source: 14 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.92hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.04hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.5%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.3%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.0%
Better than Avg
Here
11.0%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.7%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
6.7%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
3.2%
MN
4.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.4%
Better than Avg
Here
90.4%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility79.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
79.7%
US
79.7%
MN
82.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
Above state avg (8.0)
2 complaint-triggered

This facility has had consistent deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing two complaints about improper resident transfers and bed-hold notifications. The most recurring issues involve building safety systems (emergency power, smoke barriers, electrical testing), resident assessment and care planning, and resident rights protections. While the facility has provided correction dates for all deficiencies, problems persist across different areas in each survey, suggesting ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Jan 9, 2026Routine
11
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Jan 17, 2025Routine
7
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadResolved (past non-compliance)

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0570Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Nov 1, 2023Routine
5
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0372Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Nov 1, 2023Complaint
2
0622Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aicota Health Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Hoemberg, Tyler

Owner

100%

Key personnel

Hoemberg, TylerOfficer / DirectorHoemberg, TylerOfficer / DirectorGerland, SamanthaManagerHoemberg, TylerManagerLewis, BrianManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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