Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center
Nursing Home · Hibbing, MN
CMS certification number245239
Contact & location
1500 East Third AvenueHibbing, MN 55746
St. Louis County
- Phone
- (218) 231-8100
- ZIP code
- 55746 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 65
- Residents per day
- 50.1 (77% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center
- Chain
- ST. Francis Health Services (14 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1981
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.99 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.75 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.20 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.49 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 26.1 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 12, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 16.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 41 health · 27 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-12 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2024-11-12 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-07-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-07-17 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-07-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-07-17 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-07-17 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-02-09 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2023-09-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-09 |
| 2023-09-25 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-09 |
| 2023-09-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
| 2023-08-03 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $26,481 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-12 | Fine | $12,048 |
| 2024-07-17 | Fine | $14,433 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Big Stone Therapies, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Black, Patricia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brownlee, Carissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burrows, Amanda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Caspers, Megan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Contreras, Ricardo (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Copeman, Jeffrey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dripps, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehlers, Douglas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eide Bailly LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gramm, Timothy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanneken, Michelle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hejhal, Roxanne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hobbs, Joyce (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hofmann, Reed (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Just, Matthew (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lair, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lease, Cheyenne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lienemann, Steven (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luetmer, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marlow, Jina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Laurelle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Patrick (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Laura (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Paul (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roche, Shane (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Ben (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Geoffrey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Savolainen, Shawn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schneider, Todd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Squires, Kelly (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST. Francis Health Services of Morris, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stock, Kelsey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Renee (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tomoson, April (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walker, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wiese, Lorraine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dripps, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehlers, Douglas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodnough, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gramm, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lair, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lienemann, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luetmer, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Patrick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Laura (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rentz, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schneider, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wiese, Lorraine (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bach, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson-Devries, Cami (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raw, Carol (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center?
Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center have?
It has 65 certified beds and cares for about 50 residents per day.
Has Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $26,481 in the last three years.
Who owns Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center?
It is part of ST. Francis Health Services and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center?
(218) 231-8100. The facility is located at 1500 East Third Avenue, Hibbing, MN 55746.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.