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Aftenro Home

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510 West College Street Duluth, MN 55811 · St. Louis County

(218) 728-6600

All 8 nursing homes in Duluth, MN (8 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicaid 54 certified beds Non profit

CMS certification number 24E355 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Aftenro Home a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Aftenro Home as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota average of 3.2. Inspectors issued 24 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.83 hours per resident per day at Aftenro Home, below the Minnesota median of 4.18 (US median: 3.72). About 1.13 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.05 hours, 20% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 26.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Minnesota median 39.7%). That is lower than most homes in Minnesota, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.83 hours
Below the Minnesota median of 4.18 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.13 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.05 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 26.9% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 15.4% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds54
Residents per day 47 About 86% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicaid
Certified sinceNovember 1981
Legal business nameLegal Business Name Not Available

Paying for care at Aftenro Home: Medicare and Medicaid

Aftenro Home is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Minnesota Medicaid.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on March 19, 2026 and found 8 deficiencies, plus 6 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 24 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 24 citations at Aftenro Home across 3 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 22 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 2 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were nutrition and dietary (5) and pharmacy service (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist" (tag F0755, level F, March 19, 2026).

March 19, 2026 · 14 citations · includes complaint inspection

FProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

FEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

CGive residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0572 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

BHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

January 9, 2025 · 6 citations

FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2025)

FRegularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0909 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2025)

DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2025)

DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2025)

DEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2025)

October 25, 2023 · 4 citations

FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2023)

DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2023)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Aftenro Home

  1. Weekend staffing is 20% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 1/5 1/5 5/5 1/5
August 2026 1/5 1/5 5/5 1/5
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Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Duluth · 1.7 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 4/5 140 beds · Medicaid
Ecumen Lakeshore Duluth · 2.4 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 5/5 60 beds · Medicaid
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center Duluth · 3.3 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 4/5 140 beds · Medicaid
Viewcrest Health Center Duluth · 3.9 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 88 beds · Medicaid

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