Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center

3000 4th Avenue · Anoka, MN · 55303 · 7635286400

120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Volunteers of America Senior Living

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 58
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 88
Federal penalties 15% 53
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.203.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.230.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.78≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year34%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $24,297

Inspection citations (32 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

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

    Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected September 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 21, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 17, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024

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

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024

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

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

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

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    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.

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024

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

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C July 18, 2024

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected August 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D April 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected May 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G March 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 26, 2024Fine$24,297
March 26, 2024Payment Denial5 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245205 · certified since February 7, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.