Nursing Homes in ZIP 56431 (Aitkin, MN)
This directory covers 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 56431, Aitkin, MN, drawn from public CMS data (average overall rating 2.5 / 5).
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 56431
Among the 2 nursing homess listed in ZIP 56431, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at Aitkin Health Services (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 98 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.19 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 33.3% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $8,824.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Aitkin Health Services (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 98 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $8,824 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 |
| Avg RN turnover | 33.3% |
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 56431
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
For families in ZIP 56431, Aitkin, MN, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 56 | 53.1% | — | 0 |
| Aitkin Health Services | 3.0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 42 | 33.4% | 33.3% | 1 |
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 56431
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Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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