Northern Pines Assisted Living.
Northern Pines Assisted Living is Grade A, ranked in the top 1% of Minnesota memory care with no MDH citations on record; last inspected Sep 2025.

A medium home, reviewed on public record.
Ranked against 187 Minnesota facilities.
ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better. Source: Minnesota Dept. of Health · Health Regulation Division.
FACILITY WATCH · BETA
Be first to know if Northern Pines Assisted Living's inspection record changes.
New findings, complaint investigations, or status changes — emailed to you free.
Citation history, plotted month by month.
No citations in the last 36 months.
Finding distribution
none · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
Questions to ask before you visit.
A short pre-tour checklist tailored to Northern Pines Assisted Living's record and state requirements.
The most recent inspection on September 3, 2025 found zero deficiencies across all regulatory standards — can you walk me through how the facility prepares for unannounced inspections and what internal audits you conduct between MDH visits?
Ask the operator on tour. Take notes and compare answers across facilities you visit.
MDH records show 1 complaint on file during the inspection period — was that complaint investigated by the state, and can you share the facility's internal response or documentation showing how the issue was addressed?
Ask the operator on tour. Take notes and compare answers across facilities you visit.
This facility holds an Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license under Minnesota Statute chapter 144G — can you provide a copy of the written dementia care program that MDH requires, including how staff competencies for memory care are documented and verified?
Ask the operator on tour. Take notes and compare answers across facilities you visit.
Every MDH visit, verbatim.
2 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-09-03Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
A routine inspection of Northern Pines Assisted Living of Pine City was completed on September 3, 2025, and one violation was identified regarding background studies required under Minnesota law. The facility was assessed a $1,000 fine for this violation and must document corrective actions taken within the timeframe specified by the state.
Full inspector notes
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 Statemen tof Deficiencies "column. This column also includes the findings that are in violation of the state statute after the statement, "This MN Requiremen tis not met as evidenced by . . ." IMPOSITION OF FINES In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G3. 1, 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: Leve l1: no fines or enforcement; Leve l2: a fine of $500 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G2. 0; Leve l3: a fine of $1,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G2. 0; Leve l4: a fine of $3,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G2. 0; Leve l5: a fine of $5,000 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G2. 0. Therefore ,in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 144G0. 1 to 144G9. 999, the following fines are assessed An equal opportunity employer . Letter ID: IS7N REVISE 0D9/13/2021 Northern Pines Assisted Living Of Pine City LLC October 10, 2025 Page 2 pursuant to this survey: 1290 - 144g.60 Subdivision 1 - Background Studies Required - $1,000.00 Therefore ,in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 144G0. 1 to 144G9. 999, the total amount you are assesse dis $1,000.00. You will be invoiced approximately 30 days after receipt of this notice, subject . to appeal DOCUMENTATIO ONF ACTION TO COMPLY In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G3. 0, Subd .5(c), the licensee must docum ent 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: x Identify how the area(s) of noncompliance was corrected related to the resident(s)/ employees( ) identified in the correction order. x 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. x Identify what changes to your systems and practices were made to ensure compliance with the specific statute(s). CORRECTIO ONRDER RECONSIDERATI OPRNOCESS In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G3. 2, Subd .2, you may challenge the correction order(s) issued, including the level and scope ,and any fine assesse dthrough 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 AG HEARING Alternatively ,in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G3. 1, Subd .5(d), an assisted living provider that has been assesse da fine under this subdivision has a right to a reconsideration or a hearing under this section and chapter 14. Pursuan tto Minn. Stat. § 144G2. 0, 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 appea lfines via reconside ration, please follow the pr ocedur e outlined above. Plea se note that you Northern Pines Assisted Living Of Pine City LLC October 10, 2025 Page 3 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. 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: https:/ / forms.office.com/g/ Bm5uQEpHV.a Your input is important to us and will enable MDH to improve its processe sand communication with providers . If you have any questions regarding the questionnaire ,please contact Susan Winkelmann at susanw. inkelmann@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 organizations’ Governing Body. If you have any questions ,please contact me. Sincerely, Jessie Chenze ,Supervisor State Evaluation Team Email: jessiec. henze@state.mn.us Telephone :218-332-5175 Fax :1-866-890-9290 JMD PRINTED: 10/10/2025 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 _____________________________ 30292 09/03/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 1305 8TH STREET SW NORTHERN PINES ASSISTED LIVING OF PINE PINE CITY, MN 55063 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE PREFIX PREFIX 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." Determination of whether violations are corrected The 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 SL30292016-0 Time Period for Correction. On September 2, 2025, through September 3, PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health OF THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH conducted a change of ownership (CHOW) STATES,"PROVIDER'S PLAN OF survey at the above provider. At the time of the CORRECTION." THIS APPLIES TO survey, there were 18 residents; 18 receiving FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS services under the Assisted Living Facility with WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. Dementia Care license. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO An immediate correction order was identified on SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR September 3, 2025, issued for SL30292016-0, VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE tag identification 1290. The licensee took action STATUTES. on September 3, 2025, to mitigate the risk; however, the scope and level remains at level THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS 3/Widespread (I). USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G.31 SUBDIVISION 1-3. 0 480 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum 0 480 SS=F requirements; required food services LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 E0XM11 If continuation sheet 1 of 45 PRINTED: 10/10/2025 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 _____________________________ 30292 09/03/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 1305 8TH STREET SW NORTHERN PINES ASSISTED LIVING OF PINE PINE CITY, MN 55063 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE PREFIX PREFIX REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) 0 480 Continued From page 1 0 480 (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626.
2023-12-11Complaint InvestigationNo findings
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation was conducted at Northern Pines Assisted Living on December 11, 2023, to review whether facility policies and practices complied with state laws governing dementia care. No correction orders were issued as a result of the investigation.
Full inspector notes
STATE LICENSING COMPLIANCE REPORT Report #: HL302928047C Date Concluded: December 20, 2023 Name, Address, and County of Facility Investigated: Northern Pines Assisted Living 1305 8th Street SW Pine City, MN 55063 Pine County Facility Type: Assisted Living Facility with Evaluator’s Name: Cliff LaVigne Dementia Care (ALFDC) Sanitarian The Minnesota Department of Health conducted a complaint investigation to determine compliance with state laws and rules governing the provision of care under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 144G. The purpose of this complaint investigation was to review if facility policies and practices comply with applicable laws and rules. No maltreatment under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 626 was alleged. To view a copy of the correction orders, if any, please visit: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/directory/provcompselect.html, or call website, please see the attached state form. PRINTED: 12/28/2023 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 _____________________________ 30292 12/11/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 1305 8TH STREET SW NORTHERN PINES ASSISTED LIVING PINE CITY, MN 55063 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 On December 11, 2023, the Minnesota Department of Health initiated an investigation of complaint HL302928047C. No correction orders are issued. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 DTD711 If continuation sheet 1 of 1
1 older inspection from 2022 are not shown in the free view.
1 older inspection (2022–2023) are available with a premium membership.
Other facilities in Pine City.
Other memory care facilities near Pine City with similar care offerings.
Family reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience
No published reviews yet. Use the button above to share your experience.
