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Minnesota · Sauk Centre

Fairway Pines Senior Living.

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

ALF · Memory Care58 licensed beds · largeDementia-trained staff
606 Main Street North · Sauk Centre, MN 56378LIC# ALRC:391
Limited Inspection History · fewer than 4 records in 3 years
Facility · Sauk Centre
Fairway Pines Senior Living
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A 58-bed ALF · Memory Care with no citations on file.
Last inspection · May 2025 · cleanSource · MDH
Licensed beds
58
Memory care
✓ Yes
Last inspection
May 2025
Last citation
None on record
Operated by
Phone
§ 01 · Snapshot

A large 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

Questions to ask before you visit.

A short pre-tour checklist tailored to Fairway Pines Senior Living's record and state requirements.

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The most recent Minnesota Department of Health inspection on May 21, 2025 recorded zero deficiencies across all regulatory areas — can you walk us through the written policies and staff training protocols that support your dementia care program under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144G?

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Your license designates this as an Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care serving 58 residents — what documentation can you provide on how dementia-specific care plans are developed and updated, and who on staff is responsible for monitoring those plans?

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With two inspections on file and zero complaints recorded with MDH, what internal quality assurance processes does Fairway Pines use to track resident safety and care outcomes in your memory care program?

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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
0
total deficiencies
2025-05-21
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

During a standard inspection on May 21, 2025, one correction order was issued related to fire protection and physical environment requirements under Minnesota Statutes chapter 144G. A fine of $500 was assessed for this Level 2 violation, and the facility must document the actions taken to comply within the timeframe specified on the state form.

Full inspector notes

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 Fairway Pines Senior Living July 18, 2025 Page 2 0775 - 144g.45 Subd. 2. (a) - Fire Protection And Physical Environment - $500.00 Therefore, in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 144G.01 to 144G.9999, t he total amount you are assessed is $500.00. 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 a reconsideration and tags with the fines at a hearing, please submit two separate appeals forms at Fairway Pines Senior Living July 18, 2025 Page 3 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, Kelly Thorson, Supervisor State Evaluation Team Email: kelly.thorson@state.mn.us Telephone: 320-223-7336 Fax: 1 -866-890-9290 JMD PRINTED: 07/18/2025 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 _____________________________ 29188 05/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 606 MAIN STREET NORTH FAIRWAY PINES SENIOR LIVING SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378 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 Licensing Correction Orders using federal software. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section Tag numbers have been assigned to 144G.08 to 144G.95, these correction orders are Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted issued pursuant to a survey. Living License Providers. The assigned tag number appears in the far left column Determination of whether violations are corrected entitled "ID Prefix Tag." The state Statute requires compliance with all requirements number and the corresponding text of the provided at the Statute number indicated below. state Statute out of compliance is listed in When Minnesota Statute contains several items, the "Summary Statement of Deficiencies" failure to comply with any of the items will be column. This column also includes the considered lack of compliance. findings which are in violation of the state requirement after the statement, "This INITIAL COMMENTS: Minnesota requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the surveyors' SL29188016 findings is the Time Period for Correction. On May 19, 2025, through May 21, 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 47 residents, 44 residents CORRECTION." THIS APPLIES TO receiving services under the Assisted Living FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS Facility with 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 subd. 1, 2, and 3. 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 LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 6UXH11 If continuation sheet 1 of 7 PRINTED: 07/18/2025 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 _____________________________ 29188 05/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 606 MAIN STREET NORTH FAIRWAY PINES SENIOR LIVING SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378 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 must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. (b) For an assisted living facility with a licensed capacity of ten or fewer residents: (1) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0033, item A, the facility may share a certified food protection manager (CFPM) with one other facility located within a 60-mile radius and under common management provided the CFPM is present at each facility frequently enough to effectively administer, manage, and supervise each facility's food service operation; (2) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0545, item A, kick plates that are not removable or cannot be rotated open are allowed unless the facility has been issued repeated correction orders for violations of Minnesota Rules, part 4626.1565 or 4626.

2023-06-28
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

A standard licensing survey was conducted at Fairway Pines Senior Living from June 26 to June 28, 2023, and state correction orders were issued for violations of Minnesota statutes governing assisted living facilities with dementia care. The facility was required to document the actions taken to correct the identified deficiencies within specified timeframes, and no immediate fines were assessed at the time of the survey. The facility had the right to request reconsideration of the correction orders within 15 calendar days of receipt.

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. The 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 and enforcement actions based on the level and scope of the violations; however, 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 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). An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: IS7N REVISED 09/13/2021 Fairway Pines Senior Living July 13, 2023 Page 2 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 the MDH within 15 calendar days of the correction order receipt date. A state correction order under Minn. Stat. § 144G.91, Subd. 8, Free from Maltreatment is associated with a maltreatment determination by the Office of Health Facility Complaints. If maltreatment is substantiated, you will receive a separate letter with the reconsideration process under Minn. Stat. § 626.557. Please email reconsideration requests to: Health.HRD.Appeals@state.mn.us. Please attach this letter as part of your reconsideration request. Please clearly indicate which tag(s) you are contesting and submit information supporting your position(s). Please address your cover letter for reconsideration requests to: Reconsideration Unit 85 East Seventh Place St. Paul, MN 55164‐0970 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: 651‐281‐9796 HHH PRINTED: 07/13/2023 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ 29188 B. WING _____________________________ 06/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 606 MAIN STREET NORTH FAIRWAY PINES SENIOR LIVING SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378 (X4) ID SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES ID PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE TAG REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) TAG CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE 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. SL29188015-0 PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF On June 26, 2023, through June 28, 2023, the THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH survey at the above provider, and the following CORRECTION." THIS APPLIES TO correction orders are issued. At the time of the FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS survey, there were 49 receiving services under WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. the Assisted Living with Dementia Care license. 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 subd. 1, 2, and 3. 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 LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 6RHF11 If continuation sheet 1 of 48 PRINTED: 07/13/2023 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ 29188 B. WING _____________________________ 06/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 606 MAIN STREET NORTH FAIRWAY PINES SENIOR LIVING SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378 (X4) ID SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES ID PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE TAG REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) TAG CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE DEFICIENCY) 0 480 Continued From page 1 0 480 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: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. 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) 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 the residents). The findings include: Please refer to the included document titled, Food and Beverage Establishment Inspection Report dated June 26, 2023, for the specific Minnesota Food Code deficiencies. TIME PERIOD FOR CORRECTION: Twenty-one (21) days 0 485 144G.41 Subd 1. (13) (i) (A) and (C) Minimum 0 485 SS=C Requirements (13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (i) at least three nutritious meals daily with snacks available seven days per week, according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines, including seasonal fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. The following apply: (A) menus must be prepared at least one week in STATE FORM 6899 6RHF11 If continuation sheet 2 of 48 PRINTED: 07/13/2023 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ 29188 B. WING _____________________________ 06/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 606 MAIN STREET NORTH FAIRWAY PINES SENIOR LIVING SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378 (X4) ID SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES ID PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE TAG REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) TAG CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE DEFICIENCY) 0 485 Continued From page 2 0 485 advance and made available to all residents. The facility must encourage residents' involvement in menu planning.

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