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Minnesota · Blaine

Southern Oaks Place.

Southern Oaks Place is Grade A, ranked in the top 1% of Minnesota memory care with no MDH citations on record; last inspected Jan 2024.

ALF · Memory Care34 licensed beds · mediumDementia-trained staff
10669 Ulysses Street NE · Blaine, MN 55449LIC# ALRC:567
Limited Inspection History · fewer than 4 records in 3 years
Facility · Blaine
Southern Oaks Place
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A 34-bed ALF · Memory Care with no citations on file.
Last inspection · Jan 2024 · cleanSource · MDH
Licensed beds
34
Memory care
✓ Yes
Last inspection
Jan 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.
§ 05 · Tour Prep

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The most recent Minnesota Department of Health inspection on January 30, 2024 found zero deficiencies across 2 reports on file — can you walk us through how the community maintains compliance with Minn. Stat. ch. 144G dementia care requirements, and what internal audit or quality assurance processes are in place?

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With 34 licensed beds and an Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care designation, how does Southern Oaks Place structure its dementia programming — can you provide written policies that describe the dementia care services, staff competency requirements, and how care plans are individualized for residents with cognitive impairment?

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Zero complaints are on file with MDH during the inspection period — what is the community's process for addressing family concerns internally before they escalate, and can you share documentation of how resident or family feedback is tracked and resolved?

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§ 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
2024-01-30
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

A routine inspection of Southern Oaks Place was conducted on January 29-30, 2024, at the time of a change of ownership. The facility received correction orders related to food preparation and service not meeting Minnesota Food Code requirements. No immediate fines were assessed, and the facility must document corrective actions within the timeframe specified in the state form.

Full inspector notes

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. STATE CORRECTION ORDERS The enclosed State Form documents the state correction orders. MDH documents state licensing correction orders using federal software. Tag numbers are assigned to Minnesota state statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The assigned tag number appears in the far left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag." The state statute number and the corresponding text of the state statute out of compliance are listed in the "Summary Statement of Deficiencies" column. This column also includes the findings that are in violation of the state statute after the statement, "This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by . . ." In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31 Subd. 4, MDH may assess fines based on the level and scope of the violations; h owever, no immediate fines are assessed for this survey of your facility. 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 within the time period outlined on the state form; however, plans of correction are not required to be submitted for approval. An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: IS7N REVISED 09/13/2021 Southern Oaks Place February 28, 2024 Page 2 The correction order documentation should include the following: Identify how the area(s) of noncompliance was corrected related to the resident(s)/employee(s) identified in the correction order. Identify how the area(s) of noncompliance was corrected for all of the provider’s resident(s)/employees that may be affected by the noncompliance. Identify what changes to your systems and practices were made to ensure compliance with the specific statute(s). 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 The MDH Health Regulation Division (HRD) values your feedback about your experience during the survey and/or investigation process. Please fill out this anonymous provider feedback questionnaire at your convenience at this link: h ttps://forms.office.com/g/Bm5uQEpHVa. Your input is important to us and will enable MDH to improve its processes and communication with providers. If you have any questions regarding the questionnaire, please contact Susan Winkelmann at susan.winkelmann@state.mn.us or call 651-201-5952. You are encouraged to retain this document for your records. It is your responsibility to share the information contained in the letter and state form with your organization’s Governing Body. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Jessica Sellner, Supervisor State Rapid Response Team Email: jessica.sellner@state.mn.us Telephone: 320-223-7370 Fax: 1-800-337-9238 HHH PRINTED: 02/28/2024 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 30479 01/30/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 10669 ULYSSES STREET NE SOUTHERN OAKS PLACE BLAINE, MN 55449 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 LICENSING CORRECTION ORDERS In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 144G.08 to 144G.95, these correction orders are issued pursuant to a survey. Determination of whether violations are corrected requires compliance with all requirements provided at the Statute number indicated below. When Minnesota Statute contains several items, failure to comply with any of the items will be considered lack of compliance. INITIAL COMMENTS: SL#30478016 On January 29, 2024 and January 30, 2024, the CHOW (change of ownership) survey at the above provider, and the following correction orders are issued. At the time of the survey there were 27 residents receiving services under the provider's Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license. 0 480 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum 0 480 SS=F requirements (13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (B) food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626; and This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by: LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 UY3K11 If continuation sheet 1 of 9 PRINTED: 02/28/2024 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 30479 01/30/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 10669 ULYSSES STREET NE SOUTHERN OAKS PLACE BLAINE, MN 55449 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) 0 480 Continued From page 1 0 480 Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Food Code, Chapter 4626. This had the potential to affect all 27 residents residing at the facility. 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, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death) 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). The findings include: Please refer to the additional documentation included in the Food and Beverage Establishment Inspection Reports dated January 29, 2024. TIME PERIOD FOR CORRECTION: Twenty-One (21) days. 0 650 144G.42 Subd. 8 Employee records 0 650 SS=C (a) The facility must maintain current records of each paid employee, each regularly scheduled volunteer providing services, and each individual contractor providing services. The records must include the following information: (1) evidence of current professional licensure, registration, or certification if licensure, registration, or certification is required by this chapter or rules; (2) records of orientation, required annual training and infection control training, and competency evaluations; STATE FORM 6899 UY3K11 If continuation sheet 2 of 9 PRINTED: 02/28/2024 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 30479 01/30/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 10669 ULYSSES STREET NE SOUTHERN OAKS PLACE BLAINE, MN 55449 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) 0 650 Continued From page 2 0 650 (3) current job description, including qualifications, responsibilities, and identification of staff persons providing supervision; (4) documentation of annual performance reviews that identify areas of improvement needed and training needs; (5) for individuals providing assisted living services, verification that required health screenings under subdivision 9 have taken place and the dates of those screenings; and (6) documentation of the background study as required under section 144.057. This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employee records contained the required content for two of three unlicensed personnel, (ULP)-B and ULP-C, with employee records reviewed. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. This practice resulted in a level one violation (a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety), and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents). The findings include: ULP-B was hired on June 12, 2023, under the facility's assisted living license.

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