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Minnesota · Biwabik

New Journey Residence.

New Journey Residence is Grade A, ranked in the top 1% of Minnesota memory care with no MDH citations on record; last inspected Dec 2024.

ALF · Memory Care40 licensed beds · mediumDementia-trained staff
100 Vermilion Trail · Biwabik, MN 55708LIC# ALRC:162
Limited Inspection History · fewer than 4 records in 3 years
Facility · Biwabik
New Journey Residence
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A 40-bed ALF · Memory Care with no citations on file.
Last inspection · Dec 2024 · cleanSource · MDH
Licensed beds
40
Memory care
✓ Yes
Last inspection
Dec 2024
Last citation
None on record
Operated by
Phone
§ 01 · Snapshot

A medium home, reviewed on public record.

§ 02 · Peer Comparison

Ranked against 187 Minnesota facilities.

ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better. Source: Minnesota Dept. of Health · Health Regulation Division.

Severity rank
100th
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
100th
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
peer median
0
100
Frequency rank
100th
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

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§ 03 · The Record

Citation history, plotted month by month.

No citations in the last 36 months.

0weighted score · 24 mo
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peer median
Jun 2024May 2026

Finding distribution

none · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

No findings in the last 36 months.
§ 06 · Full Inspection Record

Every MDH visit, verbatim.

1 inspection in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.

1
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
2024-12-18
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

A follow-up survey on June 10, 2025 found that the facility failed to correct a fire protection and physical environment violation from a prior December 2024 survey, and also identified a violation related to correction order documentation. The facility was assessed a total fine of $1,000.00 and must document the actions it takes to correct these violations.

Full inspector notes

correction orders issued pursuant to the December 18, 2024 survey. The Department of Health concludes the licensee is in substantial compliance. State law requires the facility must take action to correct the state correction orders and document the actions taken to comply in the facility's records. The Department reserves the right to return to the facility at any time should the Department receive a complaint or deem it necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of residents in your care. In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31 Subd. 4 (a), state correction orders issued pursuant to the last survey, completed on December 18, 2024, found not corrected at the time of the June 10, 2025, follow-up survey and/or subject to penalty assessment are as follows: 0780-Fire Protection And Physical Environment- 144g.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) - $500.00 The details of the violations noted at the time of this follow-up survey completed on June 10, 2025 (listed above), are on the attached State Form. Brackets around the ID Prefix Tag in the left hand column, e.g., {2 ----} will identify the uncorrected tags. Also, at the time of this follow-up survey completed on June 10, 2025, we identified the following violation(s): 0340-Correction Orders-144g.30 Subd. 5 - $500.00 The details of the violation(s) noted at the time of this follow-up survey are delineated on the attached State Form. Only the ID Prefix Tag in the left hand column without brackets will identify these state correction orders. It is not necessary to develop a plan of correction. Therefore, in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 144G.01 to 144G.9999, the total amount you are An equal opportunity employer. Lette r ID : 8GKP Revised 04/14/2023 New Journey Residence August 6, 2025 Page 2 assessed is $1,000.00. You will be invoiced approximately 30 days after receipt of this notice, subject to appeal. DOCUMENTATION OF ACTION TO COMPLY In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.30, Subd. 5( c), the licensee must document actions taken to comply with the correction orders outlined on the state form; however, plans of correction are not required to be submitted for approval. IMPOSITION OF FINES In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31, Subd. 4, fines and enforcement actions may be imposed based on the level and scope of the violations and may be imposed immediately with no opportunity to correct the violation first as follows: Level 2: a fine of $500 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; CORRECTION ORDER RECONSIDERATION PROCESS In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.32, Subd. 2, you may challenge the correction order(s) issued, including the level and scope, and any fine assessed through the correction order reconsideration process. The request for reconsideration must be in writing and received by MDH within 15 calendar days of the correction order receipt date. To submit a reconsideration request, please visit: https://forms.web.health.state.mn.us/form/HRDAppealsForm REQUESTING A HEARING Alternatively, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31, Subd. 5(d), an assisted living provider that has been assessed a fine under this subdivision has a right to a reconsideration or a hearing under this section and chapter 14. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 144G.20, Subd. 14 and Subd. 18, a request for a hearing must be in writing and received by the Department of Health within 15 business days of the correction order receipt date. The request must contain a brief and plain statement describing each matter or issue contested and any new information you believe constitutes a defense or mitigating factor. To submit a hearing request, please visit: https://forms.web.health. state.mn.us/form/ HRDAppealsForm To appeal fines via reconsideration, please follow the procedure outlined above. Please note that you may request a reconsideration or a hearing, but not both . If you wish to contest tags without fines in a reconsideration and tags with the fines at a hearing, please submit two separate appeals forms at the website listed above. We urge you to review these orders carefully. If you have questions, please contact Benjamin J. Zwart at 651-201-3715. New Journey Residence August 6, 2025 Page 3 You are encouraged to retain this document for your records. It is your responsibility to share the information contained in the letter and/or state form with your organization’s Governing Body. Sincerely, Benjamin J. Zwart, Supervisor State Engineering Services Section Email: Benjamin.Zwart@state.mn.us Telephone: 651-201-3715 Fax: 1-866-890-9290 HHH PRINTED: 08/06/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ R B. WING _____________________________ 21987 06/10/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 100 VERMILION TRAIL NEW JOURNEY RESIDENCE BIWABIK, MN 55708 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) {0 000} Initial Comments {0 000} ******ATTENTION****** ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDER FOLLOW UP SURVEY WITH RE-ISSUE OF ORDERS INITIAL COMMENTS SL21987016-2 On June 5, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a follow-up survey at the above provider to follow-up on orders issued pursuant to a survey completed on March 18, 2025. At the time of the survey, there were 27 residents; 27 receiving services under the Assisted Living License. As a result of the follow-up survey, the following orders were reissued and issued. 0 340 144G.30 Subd. 5 Correction orders 0 340 SS=F (a) A correction order may be issued whenever the commissioner finds upon survey or during a complaint investigation that a facility, a managerial official, an agent of the facility, or staff of the facility is not in compliance with this chapter. The correction order shall cite the specific statute and document areas of noncompliance and the time allowed for correction. (b) The commissioner shall mail or email copies of any correction order to the facility within 30 calendar days after the survey exit date. A copy of each correction order and copies of any documentation supplied to the commissioner shall be kept on file by the facility and public documents shall be made available for viewing by any person upon request. Copies may be kept electronically. (c) By the correction order date, the facility must: (1) document in the facility's records any action LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 L2LX13 If continuation sheet 1 of 20 PRINTED: 08/06/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ R B. WING _____________________________ 21987 06/10/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 100 VERMILION TRAIL NEW JOURNEY RESIDENCE BIWABIK, MN 55708 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) 0 340 Continued From page 1 0 340 taken to comply with the correction order. The commissioner may request a copy of this documentation and the facility's action to respond to the correction order in future surveys, upon a complaint investigation, and as otherwise needed; and This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to take corrective actions related to a citation originally issued on December 17, 2024, and reissued March 18, 2025, to comply with the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7511. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents). On June 5, 2025, a revisit to follow-up on orders issued pursuant to a follow up survey completed on March 18, 2025, was completed. Findings include: On a facility tour on June 5, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

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