AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER
850 SECOND STREET NORTHWEST, Aitkin, MN 56431
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 56-bed for-profit nursing facility in Aitkin, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.6%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 56 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Aitkin, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (92% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (49% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Aitkin.
How is AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.1% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.6% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 56 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AICOTA HEALTH CARE CENTER lag behind other Aitkin options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Aitkin
Aitkin sits in Aitkin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 33.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,233 (33.1%)
- Median age
- 55.9 years
- Median household income
- $49,086
- Median home value
- $183,400
Demographics for Aitkin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Aitkin.
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