Nursing home

Guardian Angels Care Center

400 Evans Avenue, Elk River, MN, 55330

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Guardian Angels Care Center, with 21 inspection citations on record (4 higher severity). Federal records include $98,353 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
120
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Sherburne Co. avg 3Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Sherburne Co. avg: 3. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

21
Citations on record
4
Higher severity (G–L)
10
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32023
82024
92025
12026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

4 records · $98,353 total · Mar 14, 2024–Jan 24, 2025
  1. Jan 24, 2025$59,010
  2. Jul 17, 2024$13,627
  3. May 16, 2024$16,801
  4. Mar 14, 2024$8,915

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 26 days total · Jan 24, 2025
  1. Jan 24, 202526 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)12.69%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.45%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.99%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Sonntag, RobertCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Heinecke, CarlieW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Larson, TraciW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Mcdevitt, DeanW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Leclaire, JoyceCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lloyd Roscoe, NancyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mowry, TrishaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Nagorski, JeffCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Nichols, JoanieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Raitz, JulieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Robinson, ChrisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schuler, LynnCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schultz, ArloCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Vetsch, GordyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Zerwas, NickCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Herrmann, DarylCORPORATE OFFICER
Krieger, LindaCORPORATE OFFICER
Larson, TraciCORPORATE OFFICER
Guardian Angels Health Services, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Larson, TraciOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Heinecke, CarlieADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Sherburne County.

400 Evans Avenue, Elk River
Sherburne County · MN · 55330
120 certified beds45.3056, -93.5600

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0
St Anthony Park Home Inc
CCN 245063
Saint Paul, MN215Not shown$8,827

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Frequently asked questions

What is Guardian Angels Care Center's CMS rating?

Guardian Angels Care Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Guardian Angels Care Center located?

Guardian Angels Care Center is located at 400 Evans Avenue, Elk River, MN, 55330 in Sherburne County, and CMS lists 120 certified beds.

Does Guardian Angels Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $98,353 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Guardian Angels Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Guardian Angels Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Guardian Angels Care Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 2 facilities in Sherburne County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Guardian Angels Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Guardian Angels Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245012
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
120
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 21 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 19, 20260690DComplaintDeficient, Provider has plan of correctionApr 28, 2026
Sep 9, 20250550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2025
Apr 24, 20250695DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
Jan 24, 20250550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 24, 2025
Jan 24, 20250641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 24, 2025
Jan 24, 20250677EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 24, 2025
Jan 24, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 24, 2025
Jan 24, 20250804EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 24, 2025
Jan 24, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 24, 2025
Jan 24, 20250880LStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 24, 2025
Sep 12, 20240558DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 9, 2024
Jul 17, 20240806JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceJul 11, 2024
May 16, 20240689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
Apr 11, 20240554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 6, 2024
Apr 11, 20240578JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 29, 2024
Apr 11, 20240688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 6, 2024
Apr 11, 20240698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 6, 2024
Mar 14, 20240610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 12, 2024
May 10, 20230656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 14, 2023
May 10, 20230689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 14, 2023
May 10, 20230745DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 14, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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