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Nursing Home · Elk River, MN
400 Evans Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330
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Medicare overall rating
2 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Availability
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Reported capacity: 120 beds. This is not the number of openings.
Contact information →Care & support
Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Medicare rates this facility 2 out of 5 overall. Medicare reports an average of 1.49 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Review the inspection findings, ask which corrective actions are complete, and discuss the support your family member would receive.
Guardian Angels Care Center receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility for its clean, home-like environment and compassionate individual staff members. However, significant concerns persist regarding chronic understaffing, leading to long wait times for call lights and potential lapses in basic care and medication management. Families should weigh the positive experiences in physical therapy and rehabilitation against reports of inconsistent responsiveness and administrative issues.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
While many reviewers praise specific aides and nurses for being kind, others report significant neglect due to staffing shortages.
Experiences are mixed, with some praising good communication and others citing lack of transparency from leadership.
Reviewers consistently describe the facility as clean, spacious, and well-maintained.
Multiple reviewers described the food as horrible, cold, and limited in variety.
One reviewer reported lost medication and failure to provide pain meds as scheduled.
A reviewer raised serious concerns regarding aggressive rent hikes and lack of corporate transparency.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
Strengths
Concerns
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 36 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“The business office staff has been so very helpful with the county and financial questions. When you have never gone through anything like this before...you don't know what you don't know!”
“The staff took forever to show up when you push the button for help. There were times it was 45 minutes before anyone showed up to help. Then they would leave my grandma on the toilet for 20 minutes alone sometimes before coming back to help her off.”
“On the 3rd shift, the nurse was good as when I asked for pain meds I got right away. Zeke, the aide was exceptional. He was the best. He was caring and attentive and would make sure he did everything possible to make me comfortable.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has faced nine complaint-triggered deficiencies over recent years, indicating families have filed reports about care concerns. The most recurring issues involve resident rights violations, quality of care problems, and fire safety deficiencies. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated complaints about resident dignity, care planning, and safety supervision suggests ongoing challenges in core care areas that families should carefully evaluate during visits.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 24, 2025
$59,010
Payment Denial
Jan 24, 2025
26-day denial
Fine
Jul 17, 2024
$13,627
Fine
May 16, 2024
$16,801
Fine
Mar 14, 2024
$8,915
Guardian Angels Care Center
nonprofit
Key personnel
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Confirm current status with the state licensing agency. A direct record link is not available in this catalog.
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
31 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit guardianangelsmn.org
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