CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2450122026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Guardian Angels Care Center

400 Evans Avenue · Elk River, MN 55330 · Sherburne County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds120CMS provider file
Recent citation rows30current CMS citation release
Penalty rows5current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-12-1022025-12-103
Cycle 22025-01-2492025-01-247
Cycle 32024-04-1172024-04-112
02 / CITATION DETAIL

30 rows in the current release

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 4 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-03-19 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-28 · complaint
2025-12-10 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-26
2025-12-10 · FIREK0918Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-26
2025-12-10 · FIREK0930Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-26
2025-09-09 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-24 · complaint
2025-04-24 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-20 · complaint
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0677Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · HEALTHF0880Severity L · widespread immediate jeopardy

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · FIREK0226Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · FIREK0521Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2025-01-24 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-24
2024-09-12 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-09 · complaint
2024-07-17 · HEALTHF0806Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-07-11 · complaint
2024-05-16 · HEALTHF0689Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07 · complaint
2024-04-11 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-06
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-01-24Fine$59,0100
2025-01-24Payment Denial$026
2024-07-17Fine$13,6270
2024-05-16Fine$16,8010
2024-03-14Fine$8,9150
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • SONNTAG, ROBERTIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/2006
  • HEINECKE, CARLIEIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/06/2024
  • LARSON, TRACIIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/02/2022
  • MCDEVITT, DEANIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/04/2019
  • LECLAIRE, JOYCEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
  • LLOYD ROSCOE, NANCYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • MOWRY, TRISHAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • NAGORSKI, JEFFIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
  • NICHOLS, JOANIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2016
  • RAITZ, JULIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
  • ROBINSON, CHRISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
  • SCHULER, LYNNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • SCHULTZ, ARLOIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2015
  • VETSCH, GORDYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • ZERWAS, NICKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/16/2020
  • HERRMANN, DARYLIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • KRIEGER, LINDAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/15/2010
  • LARSON, TRACIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/02/2022

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.81per resident day
RN hours1.49per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.31per resident day
Staff turnover51.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Minnesota ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.