The Estates at Fridley LLC
5700 East River Road · Fridley, MN · 55432 · 7635713150
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Monarch Healthcare Management
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.03 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245201 · certified since April 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.