Arms Home Health Care

Last evaluation

August 14, 2024

Evaluations on record

1

Investigations substantiated

1 kept 7 years

Inconclusive

0 kept 4 years

Unsubstantiated

0 kept 3 years

Most recent evaluation (August 14, 2024, state report M6RN11)

MDH: “On August 12, 2024, through, August 14, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider, and the following correction orders are issued.”

Survey completed August 14, 2024: 5 correction orders

• Tag 660: 144G.42 Subd. 9 Tuberculosis prevention and control Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the annual Facility Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment included current information and failed to ensure employee TB tests were completed within 90 days prior to their date of hire via Mantoux skin test or blood test for one of one employee (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C).

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the annual Facility Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment included current information and failed to ensure employee TB tests were completed within 90 days prior to their date of hire via Mantoux skin test or blood test for one of one employee (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C). [...]”

  Rule cited: “(a) The facility must establish and maintain a comprehensive tuberculosis infection control program according to the most current tuberculosis infection control guidelines issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division [...]”

• Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
  Details

  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 safety and well-being of the upper-level resident in sleeping room A. [...]”

  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, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Fourteen (14) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide the required fire protection procedures for residents as part of the home's fire safety and evacuation plan.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on record review and interview, the licensee failed to provide the required fire protection procedures for residents as part of the home's fire safety and evacuation plan. This has the potential to directly affect the safety of residents. [...]”

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

• Tag 1500: 144G.63 Subd. 5 Required annual training Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure annual training was provided and included all required topics for each 12 months of employment, for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D),

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure annual training was provided and included all required topics for each 12 months of employment, for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D), 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, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death), and was issued at an isolated [...]”

  Rule cited: “(a) All staff that perform direct services must complete at least eight hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment. [...]”

• Tag 1530: 144G.64 TRAINING IN DEMENTIA CARE REQUIRED Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the required eight (8) hours of dementia care training was completed for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C).

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the required eight (8) hours of dementia care training was completed for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C). [...]”

  Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must meet the following training requirements: (1) supervisors of direct-care staff must have at least eight hours of initial training on topics specified under paragraph (b) within 120 working hours of the employment start [...]”

From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance; no immediate fines.

Substantiated investigations (state reports)

• April 23, 2024 · report HL367568604M · MDH finding: Substantiated, facility responsibility
  Details

  Allegation, as written: “The facility neglected the resident after they failed to provide supervision and monitoring. The resident overdosed four times while in and on facility property. The resident died from his fourth overdose.”

  “The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated.”

  “The facility was responsible for the maltreatment.”

  Summary: MDH looked into an allegation and found: neglect substantiated (facility responsibility).

  MDH’s conclusion, as written: “The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated. The facility was responsible for the maltreatment. The facility failed to implement interventions to provide for the resident's health and safety following the resident's three prior drug overdoses before resident #1's death from the fourth overdose.”

  Action taken by facility: “Facility conducted an internal investigation, contacted law enforcement, and filed a report with Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC).”

  Action taken by MDH: “The responsible party will be notified of their right to appeal the maltreatment finding. The facility was found to be in noncompliance.”

  Survey completed April 3, 2024: 2 correction orders

  • Tag 2310: 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a) Appropriate care and services Level 3, isolated scope, scope/level letter I
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to implement interventions, including adequate supervision and monitoring for two of two residents (R1, R2) that were consistent with their needs and current standards of practice.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to implement interventions, including adequate supervision and monitoring for two of two residents (R1, R2) that were consistent with their needs and current standards of practice. In addition, the licensee failed to ensure the facility registered nurse (RN)-A reassessed R1 and R2, updated their service plans and individual abuse prevention plans (IAPP) to reflect their increased needs after R1 and R2's drug. [...]”

    Rule cited: “(a) Residents have the right to care and assisted living services that are appropriate based on the resident's needs and according to an up-to-date service plan subject to accepted health care standards.”

  • Tag 2360: 144G.91 Subd. 8 Freedom from maltreatment
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the facility failed to ensure one of two residents reviewed (R1) was free from maltreatment.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “The facility failed to ensure one of two residents reviewed (R1) was free from maltreatment. Findings include: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a determination maltreatment occurred, and the facility was responsible for the maltreatment, in connection with incidents which occurred at the facility. Please refer to the public maltreatment report for details.”

    Rule cited: “Residents have the right to be free from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; neglect; financial exploitation; and all forms of maltreatment covered under the Vulnerable Adults Act.”

Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.

MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 4 residents; larger communities are evaluated and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, data as of September 28, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.