Nursing homes › Minnesota › Guardian Angels Care Center
400 Evans Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330 · 7636355475 · 120 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 4.81 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.49. Weekend total: 4.31. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
All-time on record: 18 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2025-09-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-24 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-20 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-01-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-01-24 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2024-09-12 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-07-11 |
| 2024-05-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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. | J | Health | corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-04-11 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-03-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-24 | Fine | $59,010 |
| 2025-01-24 | Payment Denial | 26 days payment denial |
| 2024-07-17 | Fine | $13,627 |
| 2024-05-16 | Fine | $16,801 |
| 2024-03-14 | Fine | $8,915 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LECLAIRE, JOYCE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| LLOYD ROSCOE, NANCY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| MOWRY, TRISHA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| NAGORSKI, JEFF | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2014 |
| NICHOLS, JOANIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| RAITZ, JULIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| ROBINSON, CHRIS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| SCHULER, LYNN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| SCHULTZ, ARLO | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2015 |
| VETSCH, GORDY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| ZERWAS, NICK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2020 |
| HERRMANN, DARYL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| KRIEGER, LINDA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/15/2010 |
| LARSON, TRACI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/02/2022 |
| GUARDIAN ANGELS HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1967 |
| LARSON, TRACI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/02/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245012. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.