Independent Living and Assisted Living and Memory Care
Founders Ridge
6600 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN 55438 · Map
Licensed for 59 residents · FOUNDERS RIDGE
Founders Ridge is a state-licensed independent living, assisted living, memory care community in Bloomington, Minnesota. It is licensed for 59 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, 59 residents
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 423096, current license dated Nov 1, 2025. Licensee FOUNDERS RIDGE.
Nearest emergency room
5.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Ridge this community | 59 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated | |
| Seed Senior Living | 1.3 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Pioneer Home Care Limited | 1.5 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Midwest Residential, Zinran Avenue South | 1.9 mi | 6 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Imed Home Care | 2.0 mi | 4 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
State inspection record0 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- November 15, 2024
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 0 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 1 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (November 15, 2024, state report 78GJ11)
MDH: “On November 12, 2024, through November 15, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider.”
Survey completed November 15, 2024: 6 correction orders
- Tag 100: 144G.10 Subdivision 1 License required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee was not legally responsible for the management, control, and operation of the whole facility in which the licensee had provided assisted living services to residents and independent living apartments not included under the assisted living licensure.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee was not legally responsible for the management, control, and operation of the whole facility in which the licensee had provided assisted living services to residents and independent living apartments not included under the assisted living licensure. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a)(1)Beginning August 1, 2021, no assisted living facility may operate in Minnesota unless it is licensed under this chapter. [...]”
- 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) 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 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 (a) Staff 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)-A, ULP-B) who were employed greater than one year.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employee records included all required content for two of two unlicensed personnel ((ULP)-A, ULP-B) who were employed greater than one year. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The facility must maintain current records of each paid staff member, each regularly scheduled volunteer providing services, and each individual contractor providing services. [...]”
- 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
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7511.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to comply with State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7511. This had 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 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 develop the fire safety and evacuation floor plan with the required content.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and record review, the licensee failed to develop the fire safety and evacuation floor plan with the required content. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
- Tag 2310: 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a) Appropriate care and services Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care, medical, or nursing standards for one of one resident (R5) with oxygen.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care, medical, or nursing standards for one of one resident (R5) with oxygen. [...]”
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: no immediate fines.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- September 10, 2021: report M1NR11 · 9 correction orders
Details
Survey completed September 11, 2021: 9 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to adhere to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to adhere to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. This had the potential to affect all 49 residents of the facility. [...]”
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 630: 144G.42 Subd. 6 Compliance with requirements for reporting ma Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure an individual abuse prevention plan was developed to include statements of the specific measures to be taken to minimize the risk of abuse for three of four residents (R2, R3, R4) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure an individual abuse prevention plan was developed to include statements of the specific measures to be taken to minimize the risk of abuse for three of four residents (R2, R3, R4) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) The facility must develop and implement an individual abuse prevention plan for each vulnerable adult. [...]”
- Tag 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the facility failed to comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511. Per MN Fire Code and NFPA by use of a door wedge or other device to hold open doors in multiple resident rooms and other required doors throughout the facility, fire sprinkler heads not installed as designed and free of obstructions or debris to work property and effectively to protect the facility, and use of unfused and unapproved power strips and multiplug adapters. [...]”
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: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the facility failed to provide and maintain the building physical environment including walls, floors, ceiling, furnishings, equipment including air handling system in a continuous state of good repair and operation for health, comfort, and well-being of residents in accordance with a maintenance and repair program.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, the facility failed to provide and maintain the building physical environment including walls, floors, ceiling, furnishings, equipment including air handling system in a continuous state of good repair and operation for health, comfort, and well-being of residents in accordance with a maintenance and repair program. This has the potential to affect all 49 residents of the facility 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 facility failed to provide the required documentation on fire safety and evacuation plans, as well as required evacuation drills.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the required documentation on fire safety and evacuation plans, as well as required evacuation drills. In addition, the facility failed to provide documentation on staff training and training plan frequency related to evacuation. This had the potential to directly affect all residents and staff. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
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- Tag 1480: 144G.63 Subd. 3 Orientation to resident Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure staff providing assisted living services were oriented specifically to each individual resident and the services to be provided for two of two employees (RN-A, ULP-B) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure staff providing assisted living services were oriented specifically to each individual resident and the services to be provided for two of two employees (RN-A, ULP-B) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “Staff providing assisted living services must be oriented specifically to each individual resident and the services to be provided. This orientation may be provided in person, orally, in writing, or electronically.”
- Tag 1620: 144G.70 Subd. 2 Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conduct ongoing client monitoring and reassessment, not to exceed 90 calendar days from the last date of the assessment for one of four clients (R1) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(c) Resident reassessment and monitoring must be conducted no more than 14 calendar days after initiation of services. [...]”
- Tag 1640: 144G.70 Subd. 4 Service plan, implementation, and revisions t Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the current service plan included a signature or other authentication by the resident and the facility to document
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the current service plan included a signature or other authentication by the resident and the facility to document agreement on the services to be provided for one of four residents (R1) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) No later than 14 calendar days after the date that services are first provided, an assisted living facility shall finalize a current written service plan. [...]”
- Tag 2040: 144G.81 Subdivision 1 Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the facility failed to provide a hazard vulnerability assessment for the facility.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a hazard vulnerability assessment for the facility. This had the potential to affect all 49 residents of the facility and staff. [...]”
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: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance; no immediate fines.
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Unsubstantiated investigations (1)
- December 14, 2023 · report HL287018364M · MDH finding: Not Substantiated
Details
Allegation, as written: “The alleged perpetrator (AP), facility staff, abused a resident when the AP threatened to hit the resident when the resident was kicking and striking out at the AP.”
“The Minnesota Department of Health determined abuse was not substantiated.”
Summary: MDH looked into an allegation and found: abuse not substantiated.
MDH’s conclusion, as written: “The Minnesota Department of Health determined abuse was not substantiated. While the AP communicated in an unprofessional manner with the resident, the resident was not harmed, and this was an isolated incident.”
Action taken by facility: “Staff re-educated to treat residents with courtesy and respect.”
Action taken by MDH: “No further action taken at this time.”
Survey completed October 18, 2023: no correction orders issued.
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”
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 59 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 FOUNDERS RIDGE
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
- License number
- 423096
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2025-11-01
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- Licensee
- FOUNDERS RIDGE
- County
- Hennepin County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Mark Pederson
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.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 5.6 mi, nursing home 1.1 mi, pharmacy 3.3 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville. 5.6 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center, Bloomington. 1.1 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Community Home Health Inc, Savage. 3.3 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 3.3 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55438 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Scott County Dialysis, Savage, 3.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fmc - Southtown Dialysis, Bloomington, 5.2 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Bloomington Dialysis Unit Of Trc, Bloomington, 5.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 23 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55438.
Minnesota Hospice LLC, office in Lakeville, 8.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 5 of 5 stars)
Healthpartners Hospice And Palliatice Care, office in Bloomington, 8.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, office in Saint Louis Park, 9.6 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Park Nicollet Clinic, Bloomington. 2.3 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 moderate; 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 moderate. By hazard: inland flooding relatively high, wildfire very low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively high, 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 2025. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
- What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
- How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
- 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?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
What we checked12 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 | Nothing on record |
| 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 |
| The community’s own website | No plain statements of services found |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Founders Ridge provide?
Founders Ridge is licensed by the state of Minnesota for independent living, assisted living, memory care in Bloomington, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 59 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Founders Ridge?
No. We publish state licensing details for Founders Ridge 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 Founders Ridge cost?
Assisted Living in Hennepin County typically starts at $2,500 to $4,400 a month. Based on 18 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Founders Ridge does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Founders Ridge?
Use Founders Ridge's website, preshomes.org/living-options/find-a-community/founders-ridge, or visit at 6600 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN 55438.
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