D65

GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER

Grade D 65/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

120

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$130,128

Last Survey

N/A

400 EVANS AVENUE, ELK RIVER, MN 55330
7636355475

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.42h
LPN
0.61h
CNA
2.60h
Total
4.63h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

GUARDIAN ANGELS HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 1967

LARSON, TRACI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2022

LECLAIRE, JOYCE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2019

LLOYD ROSCOE, NANCY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2018

MOWRY, TRISHA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

NAGORSKI, JEFF

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2014

NICHOLS, JOANIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2016

RAITZ, JULIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2017

ROBINSON, CHRIS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2017

SCHULER, LYNN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2018

SCHULTZ, ARLO

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2015

VETSCH, GORDY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2018

ZERWAS, NICK

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Sep 2020

HERRMANN, DARYL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2018

KRIEGER, LINDA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2010

LARSON, TRACI

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2022

SONNTAG, ROBERT

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Mar 2006

HEINECKE, CARLIE

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince May 2024

LARSON, TRACI

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince May 2022

MCDEVITT, DEAN

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Feb 2019

Penalties & Fines (5)

$130,128total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jan 24, 2025Fine$90,785
Jan 24, 2025Payment Denial
Jul 17, 2024Fine$13,627
May 16, 2024Fine$16,801
Mar 14, 2024Fine$8,915

Health Inspection Deficiencies (20)

September 9, 2025Health1 deficiency
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 24, 2025
April 24, 2025Health1 deficiency
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 20, 2025
January 24, 2025Health7 deficiencies1 severe
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 24, 2025
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 24, 2025
0677EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 24, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 24, 2025
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 24, 2025
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 24, 2025
0880LImmediate jeopardy, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 24, 2025
September 12, 2024Health1 deficiency
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 9, 2024
July 17, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0806JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2024
May 16, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 7, 2024
April 11, 2024Health4 deficiencies1 severe
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 6, 2024
0578JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2024
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 6, 2024
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 6, 2024
March 14, 2024Health1 deficiency
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 12, 2024
May 10, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 14, 2023
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 14, 2023
0745DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 14, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER?

GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER in ELK RIVER, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 65 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER?

GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER have?

GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER has 20 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER been fined?

Yes. GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER has $130,128 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 5 penalties.

How many beds does GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER have?

GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER has 120 certified beds with approximately 104 current residents (87% occupancy). The facility is located at 400 EVANS AVENUE, ELK RIVER, Minnesota 55330. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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