Apple Valley Villa

Survey completed February 3, 2022: 5 correction orders

• Tag 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide the required smoke alarms and interconnection of smoke alarms as required by Minnesota Statutes, 144G.45, Subd. 2.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide the required smoke alarms and interconnection of smoke alarms as required by Minnesota Statutes, 144G.45, Subd. 2. This has the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”

  Rule cited: “(a) Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and: (1) for dwellings or sleeping units, as defined in the State Fire Code: (i) provide smoke alarms in each room used for sleeping purposes; (ii) [...]”

• Tag 790: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (2)-(3) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code as required by MN Statute 144G.45 Subd(a)(2).

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code as required by MN Statute 144G.45 Subd(a)(2). This had the potential to directly affect all residents and staff. [...]”

  Rule cited: “(2) install and maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code; (3) install portable fire extinguishers having a minimum 2-A:10-B:C rating within Group R-3 occupancies, as defined by the State Fire Code, located so that the travel [...]”

• Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain the physical environment of the facility in a continuous state of good repair and operation.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain the physical environment of the facility in a continuous state of good repair and operation. This has the potential to directly affect the health, safety, and well-being of all residents, visitors, and staff. [...]”

  Rule cited: “(4) keep the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents in accordance [...]”

• Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to have the floor plan of the lower level readily available as part of the fire safety and evacuation plan, records of required training of staff and residents on their fire safety and evacuation plan, and a minimum number of evacuation drills performed.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, document review, and interview, the licensee failed to have the floor plan of the lower level readily available as part of the fire safety and evacuation plan, records of required training of staff and residents on their fire safety and evacuation plan, and a minimum number of evacuation drills performed. This has the potential to directly affect the safety of visitors, staff, and all residents receiving assisted living care. [...]”

  Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”

• Tag 2040: 144G.81 Subdivision 1 Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide a complete facility hazard vulnerability or safety risk assessment (HVA) plan to identify both hazards and mitigations on and around the property.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to provide a complete facility hazard vulnerability or safety risk assessment (HVA) plan to identify both hazards and mitigations on and around the property. The hazards indicated on the HVA plan must be assessed and mitigated to protect the residents from harm. This has the potential to directly affect all dementia care residents receiving assisted living services. [...]”

  Rule cited: “An assisted living facility with dementia care that has a secured dementia care unit must meet the requirements of section 144G.45 and the following additional requirements: (1) a hazard vulnerability assessment or safety risk must be performed on and around [...]”

From MDH’s letter: no immediate fines.

Survey completed May 21, 2025: no correction orders issued.

Survey completed March 13, 2024: no correction orders issued.