Farmside Senior Living

Last evaluation

October 23, 2025

Evaluations on record

2

Investigations substantiated

1 kept 7 years

Inconclusive

0 kept 4 years

Unsubstantiated

0 kept 3 years

Most recent evaluation (October 23, 2025, state report RDL211)

MDH: “On July 23, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a follow-up survey at the above provider to follow-up on orders issued pursuant to surveys completed on April 1, 2026, February 5, 2026, and October 23, 2025.”

Survey completed July 14, 2026: 8 correction orders

• Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum requirements; required food services (re-issued) scope/level letter F
  Details

  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 680: 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and emergency preparedness (re-issued) scope/level letter F
  Details

  Rule cited: “(a) The facility must meet the following requirements: (1) have a written emergency disaster plan that contains a plan for evacuation, addresses elements of sheltering in place, identifies temporary relocation sites, and details staff assignments in the event [...]”

• Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Fire Code, Minnesota Rules 7511.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Fire Code, Minnesota Rules 7511. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”

  Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”

• Tag 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter B · fine: $500.00 assessed
  Details

  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 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter D
  Details

  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 [...]”

Survey completed April 23, 2026: 9 correction orders

• Tag 340: 144G.30 Subd. 5 Correction orders Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to document in the facility's records any action taken to comply with the correction orders for the 0775 and 0780 tags.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to document in the facility's records any action taken to comply with the correction orders for the 0775 and 0780 tags. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”

  Rule cited: “(a) A correction order may be issued whenever the commissioner finds upon survey or during a complaint investigation that a facility, a managerial official, an agent of the facility, or staff of the facility is not in compliance with this chapter. [...]”

• Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum requirements; required food services (re-issued) scope/level letter F
  Details

  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 680: 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and emergency preparedness (re-issued) scope/level letter F
  Details

  Rule cited: “(a) The facility must meet the following requirements: (1) have a written emergency disaster plan that contains a plan for evacuation, addresses elements of sheltering in place, identifies temporary relocation sites, and details staff assignments in the event [...]”

• Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Fire Code, Minnesota Rules 7511.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Fire Code, Minnesota Rules 7511. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”

  Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”

• Tag 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) Level 1, pattern scope, scope/level letter B · fine: $500.00 assessed
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that complied with fire protection requirements.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that complied with fire protection requirements. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”

  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) [...]”

Survey completed January 15, 2026: 8 correction orders

• Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum requirements; required food services (re-issued) scope/level letter F
  Details

  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 680: 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and emergency preparedness (re-issued) scope/level letter F
  Details

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Not reviewed during this survey.”

  Rule cited: “(a) The facility must meet the following requirements: (1) have a written emergency disaster plan that contains a plan for evacuation, addresses elements of sheltering in place, identifies temporary relocation sites, and details staff assignments in the event [...]”

• Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Fire Code, Minnesota Rules 7511.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Fire Code, Minnesota Rules 7511. This had the potential to directly affect one resident and all staff. [...]”

  Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”

• Tag 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · fine: $500.00 assessed
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that complied with fire protection requirements.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that complied with fire protection requirements. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”

  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 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter D
  Details

  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 [...]”

Survey completed October 23, 2025: 8 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 to the FBEIR for any compliance dates
  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, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death), and is issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has [...]”

  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 680: 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and emergency preparedness Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the missing resident policy was reviewed quarterly.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the missing resident policy was reviewed quarterly. This had the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors of the facility. [...]”

  Rule cited: “(a) The facility must meet the following requirements: (1) have a written emergency disaster plan that contains a plan for evacuation, addresses elements of sheltering in place, identifies temporary relocation sites, and details staff assignments in the event [...]”

• Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I · correction period: Seven (7) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Fire Code, Minnesota Rules 7511.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Fire Code, Minnesota Rules 7511. This had the potential to directly affect one resident and all staff. [...]”

  Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”

• Tag 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days · fine: $500.00 assessed
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that complied with fire protection requirements.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that complied with fire protection requirements. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”

  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 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 provide the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”

  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 [...]”

From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.

Food and beverage inspection (included in this report): Food and beverage inspection report included

Fines assessed by MDH

• Tag 780 (144g.45 Subd.2 (a) (1) - Fire Protection And PhysicalEnvironment): $500.00

Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $500.00.

Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $1,500.00.

Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $1,000.00.

Substantiated investigations (state reports)

• November 14, 2024 · report HL306745642M · MDH finding: Substantiated, individual responsibility
  Details

  Allegation, as written: “The alleged perpetrator (AP), a facility staff member, financially exploited the resident when she used his checking account to pay various personal bills.”

  “The Minnesota Department of Health determined financial exploitation was substantiated.”

  “The AP was responsible for the maltreatment.”

  Summary: MDH looked into an allegation and found: financial exploitation substantiated (individual responsibility).

  MDH’s conclusion, as written: “The Minnesota Department of Health determined financial exploitation was substantiated. The AP was responsible for the maltreatment. The AP used $7,707.06 from the resident's checking account to pay various personal bills including phone bills, debt collection agencies, mortgage and utility bills. The resident's checking account became overdrawn due to the AP's spending, causing the resident's account to be frozen.”

  Action taken by facility: “The facility suspended the AP pending investigation and later terminated the AP.”

  Action taken by MDH: “The facility was issued a correction order regarding the vulnerable adult's right to be free from maltreatment.”

  Survey completed September 23, 2024: 1 correction order

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

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

    MDH’s finding, as written: “The facility failed to ensure one of one residents reviewed (R1) was free from maltreatment. Findings include: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a determination maltreatment occurred, and an individual person 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 13 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.