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VITALITY LIVING OF AITKIN Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (AITKIN, Minnesota)

850 SECOND STREET NORTHWEST, AITKIN, Minnesota 56431

Phone: 2189272164

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
53.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Aitkin
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMinnesota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.041.08-0.05
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.224.27-0.05
CMS Staffing Rating3/54.2/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A42.1%-

Health Citation History

19 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-09Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-17Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-17Resident Rights DeficienciesAssure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-17Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Resident Rights DeficienciesNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

6 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-09Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-09Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-17Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-01Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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