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Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center

CMS rates Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 38 citations across 12 inspections in the last three years, with $24,297 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
245205
Care type
Nursing home
County
Anoka
Facility name
Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center
Street address
3000 4TH AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone
(763) 528-6400

Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Anoka, Minnesota. It is licensed for 120 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 24 senior care facilities in Anoka and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center 38 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $24,297 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Volunteers of America Senior Living
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Arnold, Patti
Director — since 2016
Bloom, Shawn
Director — since 2012
Budzynski, Joseph
Officer — since 2012
Erickson, Karen
Director — since 2022
Gavin, Nancy
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Hackett, Karen
Director — since 2022
King, Michael
Officer — since 2012
Knapp, Keith
Director — since 2016
Lee, James
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Mullen, Beth
Director — since 2020
Nutz, Faith
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Perkins, Derrick
Director — since 2019
Peterson, Jeanne
Director — since 2017
Rase, Nancy
Director — since 2016
Robinson, Ann
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Schmitz, Zachary
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Sheridan, Patrick
Director — since 2023
Soczynski, Paul
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Vigee, Voris
Director — since 2022
Volunteers of America National Services
Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1976-02-07
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
4 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$24,297 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-21
Nurse staffing
4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$638 per day (≈ $19,400/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
33% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 56% private/other
Occupancy
92% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
57% above the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-11-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-05
2025-08-21Health inspection3 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-29
10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (34 citations)
2025-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-21
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-21
2024-12-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0661
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2025-01-10
2024-10-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-07-18Health inspection12 citations
F-0554
E · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0758
D · No harm found
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 2024-08-21
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-08-21
2024-04-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-02
2024-03-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-25
2023-05-18Health inspection7 citations
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-07-12
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-07-12
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-12
F-0726
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-07-12
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-07-12
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-07-12
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-12
2025-08-21Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-09-22
2024-07-18Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-21
2023-05-18Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-07-12
K-0353
C · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-12
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-07-12
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-07-12

Federal penalties

2024-03-26Fine$24,297
2024-03-26Medicare payment denial — 5 days
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245205.
How it compares in Minnesota.
Inspection citations, 3 years
38
More than 59% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 32
Federal fines, 3 years
$24,297
More than 77% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.1
Higher than 45% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.2
Nursing staff turnover, annual
36%
Higher than 37% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 40%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 15 and worse on 2. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased8.9%18.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight2.1%3.9%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%1.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection2.3%2.6%1.5%Near state average
Have depressive symptoms0.0%4.1%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury5.0%4.1%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.2%97.3%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened10.4%18.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication11.0%12.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine95.7%96.4%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.7%5.1%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence17.1%23.7%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication12.7%17.2%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.681.541.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.571.731.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine92.8%88.1%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.5%1.9%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.1%83.3%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission29.5%23.0%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit8.3%14.6%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0812 4 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  • K-0712 2 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0689 2 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Minnesota

  • Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-369-7994
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital, about 1.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Maple Grove Hospital, about 7.0 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Hennepin County Medical Center, about 17 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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What people say on Google.
3.425 ratings on Google
★★★★★Susan Sistowicz · 2026-05-31 · via Google

“I cannot tell you how impressed and happy my 94 year old mother went here!! The level of care, was incredible!! They treated her with the utmost respect!! I would not hesitate to recommend this place or go there myself! I cannot say enough good things about the employees here!!'”

★★★★★Susan · 2026-07-04 · via Google

“I was very well cared for and felt that my recovery mattered to all of them. The food was tasty and nicely presented. Thanks for getting me back on my feet again!”

★★★★★Daniel Madison · 2026-03-11 · via Google

“The occupational and physical therapy here is top notch. They help U achieve your goals and advance your condition as U work through the difficulty. Thank U to all those who helped me. A special thank U to Ben who challenged me to move forward through the pain!”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
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