Minnesota · Excelsior

The Waters of Excelsior.

ALF · Memory Care145 bedsDementia-trained staff
Limited Inspection History · fewer than 4 records in 3 years
Peer rank
Top 1% of Minnesota memory care
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Facility · Excelsior
A 145-bed ALF · Memory Care with no citations on file.
Licensed beds
145
Last inspection
Oct 2024
Last citation
None on record
Operated by
Phone
Snapshot

A large home, reviewed on public record.

Peer Comparison

Compared to 138 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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Repeat rank
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Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
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Deficiencies per inspection.
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The most recent Minnesota Department of Health inspection on October 24, 2024 found zero deficiencies across 145 licensed beds — can you walk us through how the community prepares for MDH surveys and maintains compliance with Minn. Stat. ch. 144G dementia care standards?

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This facility holds an Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license under Minnesota statute — what specific dementia care programming, environmental modifications, and staff competencies distinguish your dementia care from standard assisted living here?

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With two inspections on file and no complaints recorded with MDH, can you provide families with copies of your internal quality assurance records or resident safety audits to show how the community tracks and addresses concerns before they escalate?

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

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total deficiencies
2024-10-24
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

A standard inspection of The Waters of Excelsior on October 24, 2024 found violations related to background studies required for staff and appropriate care and services provided to residents. The facility was assessed $6,000 in fines ($3,000 per violation) and must document corrective actions within the timeframe specified on the state correction order form.

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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 . . ." 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 for widespread violations; Level 3: a fine of $3,000 per violation per incident, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20. Level 4: a fine of $5,000 per incident, 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: An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: IS7N REVISED 09/13/2021 The Waters Of Excelsior December 30, 2024 Page 2 1290 - 144g.60 Subdivision 1 - Background Studies Required - $3,000.00 2310 - 144g.91 Subd. 4 (a) - Appropriate Care And Services - $3,000.00 Therefore, in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 144G.01 to 144G.9999, t he total amount you are assessed is $6,000.00. 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 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). 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. P lease note that you may request a reconsideration o r a hearing, but not both. If you wish to contest tags without fines in The Waters Of Excelsior December 30, 2024 Page 3 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 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, Casey DeVries, Supervisor State Evaluation Team Email: casey.devries@state.mn.us Telephone: 651-201-5917 Fax: 1 -866-890-9290 JMD PRINTED: 12/30/2024 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 _____________________________ 34114 10/24/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 723 WATER STREET THE WATERS OF EXCELSIOR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 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 License In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section Providers. The assigned tag number 144G.08 to 144G.95, these correction orders are appears in the far-left column entitled "ID issued pursuant to a survey. Prefix Tag." The state Statute number and the corresponding text of the state Statute Determination of whether violations are corrected out of compliance is listed in the requires compliance with all requirements "Summary Statement of Deficiencies" provided at the Statute number indicated below. column. This column also includes the When Minnesota Statute contains several items, findings which are in violation of the state failure to comply with any of the items will be requirement after the statement, "This considered lack of compliance. Minnesota requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the surveyors' INITIAL COMMENTS: findings is the Time Period for Correction. SL34114016-0 PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH On October 21, 2024, through October 24, 2024, STATES,"PROVIDER'S PLAN OF the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a CORRECTION." THIS APPLIES TO full survey at the above provider, and the FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS following correction orders are issued. At the time WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. of the survey, there were 130 residents, 50 of whom received services under the Assisted Living THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO with Dementia Care license. SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE An immediate correction order was identified on STATUTES. October 21, 2024, issued for SL34114016-0, tag identification 1290. The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope During the survey, the licensee took action to and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 mitigate the immediate risk. However, subd. 1, 2, and 3. noncompliance remained, and the scope and level remain unchanged. An immediate correction order was identified on October 23, 2024, issued for SL34114016-0, tag LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 07UZ11 If continuation sheet 1 of 30 PRINTED: 12/30/2024 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 _____________________________ 34114 10/24/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 723 WATER STREET THE WATERS OF EXCELSIOR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 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 Continued From page 1 0 000 identification 2310. During the survey, the licensee took action to mitigate the immediate risk. However, noncompliance remained, and the scope and level remain unchanged. 0 480 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum 0 480 SS=F requirements; required food services (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626.

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