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Minnesota · Chisholm

Aspen Grove Alternative Senior.

Aspen Grove Alternative Senior is Grade C−, ranked in the bottom 48% of Minnesota memory care with 1 MDH citation on record; last inspected Mar 2025.

ALF · Memory Care30 licensed beds · mediumDementia-trained staff
511 Iron Drive · Chisholm, MN 55719LIC# ALRC:1841
Limited Inspection History · fewer than 4 records in 3 years
Facility · Chisholm
Aspen Grove Alternative Senior
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A 30-bed ALF · Memory Care with one citation on file (Feb 2026).
Last inspection · Mar 2025 · citedSource · MDH
Licensed beds
30
Memory care
✓ Yes
Last inspection
Mar 2025
Last citation
Feb 2026
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
16th
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
100th
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
peer median
0
100
Frequency rank
28th
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

FACILITY WATCH · BETA

Aspen Grove Alternative Senior has 1 citation on record. Know the moment anything changes.

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§ 03 · The Record

Citation history, plotted month by month.

1 deficiencie on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.

10weighted score · 24 mo
Last citation: FEB 2026. Compared against peer median (dashed).
peer median
FEB 2026
Jun 2024May 2026

Finding distribution

1 total · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Sev 4 · IJ
J
K
L
Sev 3
G1
H
I
Sev 2
D
E
F
Sev 1
A
B
C
§ 05 · Tour Prep

Questions to ask before you visit.

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The Minnesota Department of Health conducted an inspection on March 5, 2025, and found zero deficiencies — can you walk us through your internal quality assurance process and show us documentation of how you prepare for state reviews?

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Your license designates this as an Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care under Minnesota Statutes chapter 144G — can you provide a copy of your written dementia care program and explain how it differs from the general assisted living services you offer?

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One complaint was filed with the Minnesota Department of Health during the inspection period on file — can you describe the nature of that complaint, whether it was substantiated, and what steps you took in response?

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§ 06 · Full Inspection Record

Every MDH visit, verbatim.

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

2
reports on file
1
total deficiencies
2026-02-20
Complaint Investigation
1 · Substantiated Finding

Plain-language summary

On December 4, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health investigated a complaint and issued correction orders to this facility. The facility failed to update an abuse prevention plan for a resident who also worked as a paid employee doing housekeeping and kitchen work, and the plan did not address specific measures to protect this resident from abuse. The facility was given seven days to correct this violation.

Substantiated FindingMinn. Stat. §MN-SUBST
Verbatim citation text · Minn. Stat. §MN-SUBST

MDH substantiated maltreatment or licensing violation finding

Full inspector notes

findings which When a Minnesota Statute contains several are in violation of the state requirement items, failure to comply with any of the items will after the statement, "This Minnesota be considered lack of compliance. requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the evaluators' findings is the INITIAL COMMENTS: Time Period for Correction. #HL379016662C PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH #HL379017042M/ #HL379016564C STATES, "PROVIDER' S PLAN OF CORRECTION. " THIS APPLIES TO On December 4, 2025, the Minnesota FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS Department of Health conducted a complaint WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. investigation at the above provider, and the following correction orders are issued. At the time THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO of the complaint investigation, there were 27 SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR residents receiving services under the provider' s VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE Assisted Living with Dementia Care license. STATUTES. The following correction orders are issued for THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS #HL379016662C, tag identification 0630, 1290. USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL The following correction order is issued for ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G. 31 #HL379017042M/ #HL379016564C, tag SUBDIVISION 1-3. identification 2360. 0 630 144G. 42 Subd. 6 (b) Compliance with 0 630 SS= D requirements for reporting ma LABORATORY DIRECTOR' S OR PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE' S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 0WY311 If continuation sheet 1 of 6 PRINTED: 02/ 20/ 2026 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 37901 12/ 04/ 2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 511 IRON DRIVE ASPEN GROVE ALTERNATIVE SENIOR CHISHOLM, MN 55719 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) 0 630 Continued From page 1 0 630 (b) The facility must develop and implement an individual abuse prevention plan for each vulnerable adult. The plan shall contain an individualized review or assessment of the person' s susceptibility to abuse by another individual, including other vulnerable adults; the person' s risk of abusing other vulnerable adults; and statements of the specific measures to be taken to minimize the risk of abuse to that person and other vulnerable adults. For purposes of the abuse prevention plan, abuse includes self- abuse. This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to update an individual abuse prevention plan which included statements of specific measures to be taken to minimize the risk of abuse to a resident who was a paid employee of the facility (R2). 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 an isolated scope (when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved or the situation has occurred only occasionally) . The findings include: R2 was hired on June 24, 2025, to work as an unlicensed personnel to do light housekeeping related work. R2' s assessment dated September 12, 2025, STATE FORM 6899 0WY311 If continuation sheet 2 of 6 PRINTED: 02/ 20/ 2026 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 37901 12/ 04/ 2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 511 IRON DRIVE ASPEN GROVE ALTERNATIVE SENIOR CHISHOLM, MN 55719 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) 0 630 Continued From page 2 0 630 indicated the resident had self care deficit and history of mental illness. R2' s assessment and individual abuse prevention plan (IAPP) lacked information on the resident being a paid employee of the facility and what steps would be taken to minimize risk of abuse to R2. On December 4, 2025, at 11:30 a. m. , licensed assisted living director/ registered nurse (LALD/RN)-B stated R2 had worked as a paid employee for about six months and the resident would help with things like vacuuming. LALD/RN-B stated R2 wasn' t on the schedule but she would just pick up shifts as she was able and willing to work. LALD/RN-B stated R2 was paid for her work and it gave her a sense of purpose and something to focus on. On December 4, 2025, at 12: 20 p.m. , R2 stated she worked as a paid employee for the facility as a kitchen helper and she would do dishes, pass juices, pour coffee, help pick up, and vacuum. On December 15, 2025, at 12: 26 p.m., clinical nurse supervisor (CNS) -A confirmed R2' s IAPP lacked an assessment of R2 being a paid employee of the facility. No further information was provided. TIME PERIOD FOR CORRECTION: Seven (7) days. 01290 144G. 60 Subdivision 1 Background studies 01290 SS= I required (a) Employees, contractors, and regularly scheduled volunteers of the facility are subject to the background study required by section STATE FORM 6899 0WY311 If continuation sheet 3 of 6 PRINTED: 02/ 20/ 2026 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 37901 12/ 04/ 2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 511 IRON DRIVE ASPEN GROVE ALTERNATIVE SENIOR CHISHOLM, MN 55719 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) 01290 Continued From page 3 01290 144. 057 and may be disqualified under chapter 245C. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prohibit the facility from requiring self- disclosure of criminal conviction information. (b) Data collected under this subdivision shall be classified as private data on individuals under section 13. 02, subdivision 12. (c) Termination of a staff member in good faith reliance on information or records obtained under this section regarding a confirmed conviction does not subject the assisted living facility to civil liability or liability for unemployment benefits. This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure a background study was current, affiliated, and eligible on NETStudy 2.0 (web- based system for submitting background study requests to the Department of Human Services (DHS) ) with the assisted living license for one of one employees reviewed (R2) . This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. This practice resulted in a level three violation (a violation that harmed a resident' s health or safety, not including serious injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to 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 potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents) . The findings include: The licensee failed to ensure R2 had a current and eligible background study. STATE FORM 6899 0WY311 If continuation sheet 4 of 6 PRINTED: 02/ 20/ 2026 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B.

2025-03-05
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

A standard licensing inspection of this assisted living facility with dementia care was conducted from March 3-5, 2025, when the facility had 28 residents. The inspection found violations of Minnesota statutes, and the facility was issued state correction orders; no immediate fines were assessed, but the facility must document in its records how it corrected the deficiencies within the required time period.

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. The correction order documentation should include the following: Identify how the area(s) of noncompliance was corrected related to the An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: IS7N REVISED 09/13/2021 Aspen Grove Alternative Senior Living April 2, 2025 Page 2 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, Jessie Chenze, Supervisor State Evaluation Team Email: Jessie.Chenze@state.mn.us Telephone: 218-332-5175 Fax: 1 -866-890-9290 HHH PRINTED: 04/02/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 37901 03/05/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 511 IRON DRIVE ASPEN GROVE ALTERNATIVE SENIOR CHISHOLM, MN 55719 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 ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDER LICENSING Minnesota Department of Health is CORRECTION ORDER(S) documenting the State Correction Orders using federal software. Tag numbers have In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section been assigned to Minnesota State 144G.08 to 144G.95, these correction orders are Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The issued pursuant to a survey. assigned tag number appears in the far-left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag." The Determination of whether violations are corrected state Statute number and the requires compliance with all requirements corresponding text of the state Statute out provided at the Statute number indicated below. of compliance is listed in the "Summary When Minnesota Statute contains several items, Statement of Deficiencies" column. This failure to comply with any of the items will be column also includes the findings which considered lack of compliance. are in violation of the state requirement after the statement, "This Minnesota INITIAL COMMENTS: requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the evaluators ' findings is the SL37901016 Time Period for Correction. On March 3, 2025, through March 5, 2025, the PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF survey at the above provider. At the time of the STATES,"PROVIDER'S PLAN OF survey, there were 28 residents receiving CORRECTION." THIS APPLIES TO services under the Assisted Living Facility with FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS Dementia Care license. WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE STATUTES. THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G.31 SUBDIVISION 1-3. 0 420 144G.40 Subdivision 1 Responsibility for housing 0 420 SS=F and services LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 PTKJ11 If continuation sheet 1 of 83 PRINTED: 04/02/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 37901 03/05/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 511 IRON DRIVE ASPEN GROVE ALTERNATIVE SENIOR CHISHOLM, MN 55719 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) 0 420 Continued From page 1 0 420 The facility is directly responsible to the resident for all housing and service-related matters provided, irrespective of a management contract. Housing and service-related matters include but are not limited to the handling of complaints, the provision of notices, and the initiation of any adverse action against the resident involving housing or services provided by the facility. This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide sufficient management, control, and operation of the housing and services provided by the facility. This had the potential to affect all residents. 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 is 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: The licensee had an assisted living with dementia care license, effective August 1, 2024. The licensee's renewal Application for Assisted Living License", section titled "Official Verification of Owner or Authorized Agent", (page four and five of the application), identified an affirmative checkmark next to the statement, "I declare that, as the owner or authorized agent, I attest that I have read Minn. Stat. chapter 144G, and Minnesota Rules, chapter 4659, governing the provision of assisted living facilities, and understand as the licensee I am legally STATE FORM 6899 PTKJ11 If continuation sheet 2 of 83 PRINTED: 04/02/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 37901 03/05/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 511 IRON DRIVE ASPEN GROVE ALTERNATIVE SENIOR CHISHOLM, MN 55719 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) 0 420 Continued From page 2 0 420 responsible for the management, control, and operation of the facility, regardless of the existence of a management agreement or subcontract.

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