Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center – HIBBING, MN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center

1500 EAST THIRD AVENUE, Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 231-8106
65 beds
All Hibbing facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
67.35
Score /100
#9429
National Rank

#9429
of 14703 facilities
National
35.9% position
#216
of 338 in MN
State Rank
#9
of 17 in St. Louis
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Hibbing
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 55746
ZIP Rank






About Guardian Angels Health & Rehab CenterGuardian Angels Health & Rehab Center is located at 1500 East Third Avenue, Hibbing, MN, reachable at (218) 231-8106. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 65.0 certified beds and serves an average of 59 residents per day. It is part of the St. Francis Health Services network (14 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1981-10-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center

Address

1500 East Third Avenue, Hibbing, MN 55746

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 65 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 4 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
67.35
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#9429 of 14703 nationally – #216 of 338 in Minnesota

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center may be considered for families with limited options in Hibbing, MN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightGuardian Angels Health & Rehab Center currently provides 3 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 42 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 26.0%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 45 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 16 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours46 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours42 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 14 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours17 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $32,968. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $32968.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 125.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#9,429
of 14,703
National
Bottom 36%
#216
of 338
MN State
Bottom 36% in MN
#9
of 17
️ St. Louis County
#9 of 17
#1
of 1
️ Hibbing
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 55746
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center ranks 9429th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.3/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MN, it ranks 216th out of 338 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,761 nationally and RN hours rank #4,927 nationally (#261 in MN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MN State Rank Note
2022 3.46 #8,241 / 14,703 #265 / 338 Below average
2023 3.66 #6,464 / 14,703 #222 / 338 Above average
2024 2.96 #12,732 / 14,703 #307 / 338 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 3.71 #6,818 / 14,703 #234 / 338 Above average
2026 3.75 #6,761 / 14,703 #239 / 338 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MN State Rank Note
2022 0.82 #3,617 / 14,703 #223 / 338 Top 25%
2023 0.86 #2,783 / 14,703 #182 / 338 Top 25%
2024 0.63 #5,621 / 14,703 #271 / 338 Above average
2025 0.66 #5,410 / 14,703 #273 / 338 Above average
2026 0.70 #4,927 / 14,703 #261 / 338 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1981-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (218) 231-8106 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 67.3/100, placing it #9429 of 14703 facilities nationally and #216 of 338 in Minnesota. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 42 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 46 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 16 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 14 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 26.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $32,968. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $32,968, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 125.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center ranks 9429th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.3/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MN, it ranks 216th out of 338 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,761 nationally and RN hours rank #4,927 nationally (#261 in MN). Our composite quality score of 67.3/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Hibbing, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/minnesota/hibbing/

Contact and Location

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Address

1500 EAST THIRD AVENUE, Hibbing, MN 55746
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 65
Average Residents / Day 59 (92% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County St. Louis County, MN
City Hibbing, MN
ZIP Code 55746
Approved Since October 1, 1981
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 245239
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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