Guardian Angels Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0550
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
interview on 9/9/25 at 11:10 a.m. registered nurse (RN)-A the nurse manager stated she was not aware of any complaints that staff were turning off the resident call lights. She stated the facility process for answering call lights was any staff member could answer a call light. She stated it was unacceptable for staff to not return to a residents room for long periods of time or not at all. All staff carrier walkie talkies so if
they needed an extra staff member, they should be using that to call for assistance. Upon interview on 9/9/25 at 12:25 p.m. the director of nursing, (DON) stated the process for answering call lights was to not turn off the light until the residents need are met. A facility policy titled Dignity dated 2/2025 indicated each resident shall be care for in a manner that promotes and enhances their sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with lift, and feelings of self-worth and-self-esteem.
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GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER in ELK RIVER, MN inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ELK RIVER, MN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.