Westwood of Duluth.

A large home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 139 Minnesota facilities with a similar number of beds.
ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: Minnesota Dept. of Health · Health Regulation Division.
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No citations in the last 36 months.
Finding distribution
none · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 found zero deficiencies — can you walk us through how the community prepares for MDH surveys and what internal quality checks are in place between state visits?
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One complaint was filed with the Minnesota Department of Health during the period on file — can you share what the complaint addressed, whether it was substantiated, and what steps the facility took in response?
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This community holds an Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license under Minnesota Statutes chapter 144G — can you provide a copy of the written dementia care program and explain how it differs from the general assisted living services offered here?
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2 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Plain-language summaries open first — click into any row for the full citation text.
2026-07-28Complaint InvestigationNo findings
2026-04-03Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
A routine inspection of Westwood of Duluth on April 3, 2026 found violations in infection control program practices and appropriate care and services, resulting in correction orders and fines totaling $1,500. The facility must document the specific actions it took to fix these violations and can request reconsideration or a hearing within 15 days if it disagrees with the findings.
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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 CORRECTIO NORDERS 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 . . ." 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 1: no fines or enforcement; Level 2: a fine of $500 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; Level 3: a fine of $1,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: IS7N REVISE D09/13/2021 Westwood of Duluth May 4, 2026 Page 2 Level 4: a fine of $3,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; Level 5: a fine of $5,000 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20. Therefore, in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 144G.01 to 144G.9999, the following fines are assessed pursuant to this survey: St - 0 - 0510 - 144g.41 Subd. 3 - Infection Control Program - $500.00 St - 0 - 2310 - 144g.91 Subd. 4 (a) - Appropriate Care And Services - $1,000.00 The refor e, in accor danc e wit h Minn. Sta t. §§ 144G.01 to 144G.999 9, the total amount you are assessed is $1,500.00. You will be invoiced approximately 30 days after receipt of this notice, subject to appeal . DOCUMENTATIO ONF ACTION TO COMPLY In accorda nce with Min n. Stat. § 144G.30, Sub d. 5(c), th e lic ens ee mus t docum ent ac tions taken t o 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 · 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). CORRECTIO NORDER RECONSIDERATIO PNROCESS 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 REQUESTIN GA 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 Westwood of Duluth May 4, 2026 Page 3 factor. To submit a hearing request, please visit: https: / / forms. web. health. state. mn. us/ form/ HRDAppealsForm To appe al fi nes via re cons iderat ion , pl ease follow the procedu r e outl ined abo ve. Plea se no te tha t you may re que st a rec onside rati on or a hearing, bu t not bot h. If you wish to cont est ta gs with out fine s in a reconsideration and tags with the fines at a hearing, please submit two separate appeals forms at the website listed above. 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 conv enien ce at thi s link: https: / / forms. office.com/ g/ Bm5uQEpHVa. Your inpu t is import ant 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 CLN PRINTED: 05/ 04/ 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: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 30831 04/ 03/ 2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 925 KENWOOD AVENUE WESTWOOD OF DULUTH DULUTH, MN 55811 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***** Minnesota Department of Health is documenting the State Correction Orders ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDER LICENSING using federal software. Tag numbers have CORRECTION ORDER( S) been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section assigned tag number appears in the 144G. 08 to 144G. 95, these correction orders are far-left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag. " The issued pursuant to a survey. state Statute number and the corresponding text of the state Statute out Determination of whether violations are corrected of compliance is listed in the "Summary requires compliance with all requirements Statement of Deficiencies" column. This provided at the Statute number indicated below. column also includes the findings which When Minnesota Statute contains several items, are in violation of the state requirement failure to comply with any of the items will be after the statement, "This Minnesota considered lack of compliance. requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the evaluators' findings is the INITIAL COMMENTS: Time Period for Correction. SL30831016- 0 PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH On March 30, 2026, through April 3, 2026, the STATES, "PROVIDER' S PLAN OF survey at the above provider and the following FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS correction orders are issued. At the time of the WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. survey, there were 90 residents; 90 receiving services under the Assisted Living Facility with THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO Dementia Care license. SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE An immediate correction order was identified on STATUTES. April 1, 2026, issued at a widespread scope and level three (I) for tag identification 2310; the THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS licensee took mitigating action on April 2, 2026, USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND however, the scope and level remain unchanged. REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G. 31 SUBDIVISION 1-3. 0 480 144G. 41 Subdivision 1 Subd.
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