Assisted Living
Cardenas Friendship Homes
1226 Wilderness Run Road, Eagan, MN 55123 · Map
Licensed for 5 residents · CARDENAS FRIENDSHIP HOMES
Cardenas Friendship Homes is a state-licensed assisted living community in Eagan, Minnesota. It is licensed for 5 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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License
Active, 5 residents
Assisted Living Facility 423418, current license dated Jan 1, 2026. Licensee CARDENAS FRIENDSHIP HOMES.
Nearest emergency room
6.7 miles
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, rated 4 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardenas Friendship Homes this community | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated | |
| Compassionate Hearts | 0.7 mi | 4 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Golden Assisted Living | 0.9 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Twincities Loyal Holistic Care | 1.3 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Diversity Home Community | 1.6 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 4 substantiated |
State inspection record0 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- July 14, 2025
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 0 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 0 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (July 14, 2025, state report 17Y211)
MDH: “On July 14, 2025, through July 16, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider and the following correction orders are issued.”
Survey completed July 16, 2025: 4 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum requirements; required food services Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Please refer
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “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 [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. [...]”
- Tag 660: 144G.42 Subd. 9 Tuberculosis prevention and control Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to establish and maintain a TB (tuberculosis) prevention and control program based on the most current guidelines issued by the centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to establish and maintain a TB (tuberculosis) prevention and control program based on the most current guidelines issued by the centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The licensee failed to ensure one of one unlicensed personal (ULP-C) were screened for active TB and retained documentation in the employee's file. [...]”
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 1880: 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medications Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the medication refrigerators maintained an acceptable temperature to ensure the medications were stored according to manufacturer's recommendations.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the medication refrigerators maintained an acceptable temperature to ensure the medications were stored according to manufacturer's recommendations. [...]”
Rule cited: “An assisted living facility must store all prescription medications in securely locked and substantially constructed compartments according to the manufacturer's directions and permit only authorized personnel to have access.”
- Tag 2310: 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a) Appropriate care and services Level 3, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Two (2) Days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure care and services were provided according to acceptable health care and medical or nursing standards for one of one resident (R1) with siderails.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure care and services were provided according to acceptable health care and medical or nursing standards for one of one resident (R1) with siderails. [...]”
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.”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance; no immediate fines.
Food and beverage inspection (included in this report): Food and beverage inspection report included
Earlier evaluations (1)
- December 1, 2022: report 3CHQ11 · 8 correction orders
Details
Survey completed December 1, 2022: 8 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “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 [...]”
Rule cited: “(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 [...]”
- Tag 580: 144G.42 Subd. 2 Quality management Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to engage in and maintain documentation on quality management activities appropriate to the size of the facility and relevant to the type of services provided.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to engage in and maintain documentation on quality management activities appropriate to the size of the facility and relevant to the type of services provided. This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “The facility shall engage in quality management appropriate to the size of the facility and relevant to the type of services provided. [...]”
- Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 Employee records Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure employee records included all required content for two of two unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D, ULP-E) with employee records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employee records included all required content for two of two unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D, ULP-E) with employee records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The facility must maintain current records of each paid employee, each regularly scheduled volunteer providing services, and each individual contractor providing services. [...]”
- Tag 790: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (2)-(3) Fire protection and physical environment widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers at the facility.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, the licensee failed to ensure installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers at the facility. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. This practice resulted in a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety and was issued at a widespread scope. The findings include: On November 30, 2022, from approximately 1:00pm to 1:45pm, survey staff toured the facility with LALD-COB. [...]”
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 1430: 144G.62 Subd. 3 Supervision of staff Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure documentation for two of two unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D and ULP-E) records reviewed for direct supervision of unlicensed personnel.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure documentation for two of two unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D and ULP-E) records reviewed for direct supervision of unlicensed personnel. This had the potential to affect all four residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Staff who only provide assisted living services specified in section 144G.08, subdivision 9, clauses (1) to (5), must be supervised periodically where the services are being provided to verify that the work is being performed competently and to identify [...]”
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- Tag 1500: 144G.63 Subd. 5 Required annual training Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure employees received at least eight hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment for one of two unlicensed personnel (ULP-D) records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employees received at least eight hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment for one of two unlicensed personnel (ULP-D) records reviewed. This had the potential to affect all four residents. [...]”
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, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure completion and documentation of two of two unlicensed personnel (ULP-D and ULP-E) records of required dementia training.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure completion and documentation of two of two unlicensed personnel (ULP-D and ULP-E) records of required dementia training. This had the potential to affect all four residents. [...]”
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 [...]”
- Tag 1720: 144G.71 Subd. 4 Resident refusal Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to discuss with the resident the possible consequences of the resident's treatment refusal and document the discussion in the resident's record for one of one resident (R3) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to discuss with the resident the possible consequences of the resident's treatment refusal and document the discussion in the resident's record for one of one resident (R3) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “The assisted living facility must document in the resident's record any refusal for an assessment for medication management by the resident. [...]”
From MDH’s letter: no immediate fines.
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 2: “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”
Level 3: “a violation that harmed a resident's health or safety, not including serious injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury, impairment, or death”
Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”
Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”
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 of the residents”
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.
What these terms mean
MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”
“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”
For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).
Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “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.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.
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 5 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.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee CARDENAS FRIENDSHIP HOMES
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility
- License number
- 423418
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2026-01-01
- Licensed capacity
- 5
- Licensee
- CARDENAS FRIENDSHIP HOMES
- County
- Dakota County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Jesse Wolf
Source: Minnesota state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator/Authorized Agent name from the Minnesota licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota
- Elderly Waiver (EW), customized living services. Minnesota's Elderly Waiver, part of Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid), can pay for "customized living" services, and a provider of those services must hold an assisted living license (or meet certain exceptions). You must qualify for Medical Assistance and need a nursing-home level of care. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Staff pay and workplace safety1 federal wage case with violations found
Federal records about how the employer here treats its staff.
Federal wage and hour cases
The Department of Labor checks that staff are paid minimum wage and overtime as the law requires.
- Findings for Jan 1, 2003 to Jan 1, 2005. Violations found: Overtime. Back wages: $21,971 owed to 11 employees. Employer as DOL recorded it: Cardenas Friendship Homes (CFH Group Inc.). Case 1385070.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement data, loaded Oct 15, 2026. Concluded cases only. The dates are the period in which DOL found violations, not when the case opened or closed. Back wages are what the employer agreed to pay; penalties are what DOL assessed. DOL does not publish a page for each case, so search the dataset by case number.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 6.7 mi, nursing home 5.0 mi, pharmacy 0.8 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville. 6.7 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, Apple Valley. 5.0 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Omega Home Healthcare LLC, Eagan. 3.1 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 0.8 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55123 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita East Valley Dialysis, Apple Valley, 3.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita Burnsville Dialysis Unit, Burnsville, 6.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita Bloomington Dialysis Unit Of Trc, Bloomington, 7.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 23 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55123.
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care, office in Bloomington, 5.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Sholom Hospice, office in Saint Paul, 8.4 miles away, straight line
Minnesota Hospice LLC, office in Lakeville, 9.7 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 5 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Fairview Clinics, Eagan. 2.2 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: inland flooding relatively low, wildfire very low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively low, earthquake very low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The current license dates from 2026. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- Who is here at night? Are they awake, or asleep and on call?
- Who covers when the owner is sick, on vacation, or away for the day? Can we meet them?
- Is it one flat rate, or does it rise with care needs?
- Can you help someone who needs two people to move, or a mechanical lift?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
What we checked11 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection records | Sep 28, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Cardenas Friendship Homes provide?
Cardenas Friendship Homes is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living in Eagan, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 5 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Cardenas Friendship Homes?
No. We publish state licensing details for Cardenas Friendship Homes but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Cardenas Friendship Homes cost?
Assisted Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,200 to $4,800 a month. Based on 74 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Cardenas Friendship Homes does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Cardenas Friendship Homes?
Visit Cardenas Friendship Homes at 1226 Wilderness Run Road, Eagan, MN 55123.
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