Quick answers
- Where is Aftenro Home?
- 510 West College Street, Duluth, MN 55811, in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Aftenro Home?
- (218) 728-6600, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Aftenro Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Aftenro Home been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Aftenro Home.
- What did inspectors find at Aftenro Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 25, 2023 to March 19, 2026), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 25, 2023 to March 19, 2026), Aftenro Home had 24 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day; the Minnesota average is 4.27 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 19, 2026 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 19, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 19, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 14 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0755 Level F
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0806 Level F
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0809 Level F
“Ensure 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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0565 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0572 Level C
“Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.”
F0567 Level B
“Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.”
Previous cycle: January 9, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 9, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0909 Level F
“Regularly 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.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0808 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
Earlier cycle: October 25, 2023 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 25, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (14)
K0311 Level F
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0927 Level F
“Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0351 Level F
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0712 Level C
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.13 | 1.08 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.14 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.83 | 4.27 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.05 | 3.73 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 26.9% | 42.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 15.4% | 39.3% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 54 |
| Average residents per day | 46.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1981-11-12 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 510 West College Street, Duluth, MN 55811 |
| County | St. Louis County |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (218) 728‑6600 |
| CMS Certification Number | 24E355 |
| Name in Medicare records | AFTENRO HOME |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Benedictine Health Center0.4 mi · Duluth, MN · 1 of 5 stars
- Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs1.7 mi · Duluth, MN · 2 of 5 stars
- Ecumen Lakeshore2.4 mi · Duluth, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center3.3 mi · Duluth, MN · 2 of 5 stars
- Viewcrest Health Center3.9 mi · Duluth, MN · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- St Lukes Hospital1.3 mi · Duluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital
- Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center1.6 mi · Duluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital
- St Marys Hospital Superior8.1 mi · Superior, WI · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13