AFTENRO HOME SOCIETY HOME FOR THE AGED
Nursing Home Facility
510 West College Street, Duluth, MN 55811
We continue to provide for our elderly as generations have done in the past: with dignity, with respect and with compassion. As we continue the mission to provide the very best, we look at our future and all the changes ahead. We are inspired by the many new options to bring safety, ease of service and comfort to our elderly. Many of the services are extensive electronic, wireless and expensive.
With 54 beds, AFTENRO HOME SOCIETY HOME FOR THE AGED is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Duluth average about 87 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Duluth average about 2.1 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 14 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 26%.
The community is located in Saint Louis County, MN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at AFTENRO HOME SOCIETY HOME FOR THE AGED. None of them caused harm to a resident. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Resident Rights
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
AFTENRO HOME SOCIETY HOME FOR THE AGED offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 54
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 26%
- Last health inspection March 2026
Resident & family reviews
Dad has been in residence for three years. The care and caring is exemplary. He is happier than I have ever seen him in his life.
by Christine Penney, Jul 2012