Assisted Living
Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North
4000 61st Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 · Map
Licensed for 4 residents · GOODNESS AND MERCY HEALTH SERV
Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North is a state-licensed assisted living community in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. It is licensed for 4 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, 4 residents
Assisted Living Facility 422427, current license dated Oct 1, 2025. Licensee GOODNESS AND MERCY HEALTH SERV.
Nearest emergency room
3.9 miles
North Memorial Health Hospital, rated 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North this community | 4 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated | |
| Integrity Home Health Care | 0.1 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Park Point | 0.1 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| The Beatitudes Homes | 0.1 mi | 4 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Agapecare Services, 61st Avenue North | 0.1 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
State inspection record0 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- January 15, 2025
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 0 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 0 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (January 15, 2025, state report GMVZ11)
MDH: “On January 13, 2025, through January 15, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider.”
Survey completed January 15, 2025: 3 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, 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
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan (EPP) with all the required content and failed to post an emergency preparedness plan prominently. This had the potential to affect all three residents receiving services under the assisted living license. [...]”
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 900: 144G.50 Subdivision 1 Contract required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to execute a written contract on, or before, the date of admission for two of two residents (R1, R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to execute a written contract on, or before, the date of admission for two of two residents (R1, R2). 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 [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) An assisted living facility may not offer or provide housing or assisted living services to any individual unless it has executed a written contract with the resident. [...]”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance; no immediate fines.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- June 14, 2022: report S14811 · 13 correction orders
Details
Survey completed June 14, 2022: 13 correction orders
- Tag 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Two (2) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the licensed assisted living director (LALD) was listed as the Director of Record for the licensee.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the licensed assisted living director (LALD) was listed as the Director of Record for the licensee. This had the potential to affect all the licensee's four residents, staff and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must employ an assisted living director licensed or permitted by the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports.”
- Tag 460: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide a means for residents to request assistance for health and safety needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. [...]”
Rule cited: “(5) provide a means for residents to request assistance for health and safety needs 24 hours per day, seven days per week; (6) allow residents the ability to furnish and decorate the resident's unit within the terms of the assisted living contract; (7) permit [...]”
- 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 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 according to the Minnesota Food Code. This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”
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 550: 144G.41 Subd. 7 Resident grievances; reporting maltreatment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to post the required information related to the grievance procedure.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to post the required information related to the grievance procedure. This had the potential to affect all four residents, staff and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “All facilities must post in a conspicuous place information about the facilities' grievance procedure, and the name, telephone number, and e-mail contact information for the individuals who are responsible for handling resident grievances. [...]”
- 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
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review the licensee failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan (EPP) with all the required content and failed to post an emergency preparedness plan prominently. This had the potential to affect all four residents receiving services under the assisted living license. [...]”
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 [...]”
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- Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop a fire safety and evacuation plan with required elements, failed to provide required employee and resident training on fire safety and evacuation, and failed to conduct required evacuation drills.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop a fire safety and evacuation plan with required elements, failed to provide required employee and resident training on fire safety and evacuation, and failed to conduct required evacuation drills. This had the potential to affect all staff, residents, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
- Tag 970: 144.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident for two of four residents (R2, R3) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident for two of four residents (R2, R3) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “The contract must not include a waiver of facility liability for the health and safety or personal property of a resident. [...]”
- Tag 1470: 144G.63 Subd. 2 Content of required orientation Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure three of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-A, ULP-B and licensed assisted living director (LALD)-D) received orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure three of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-A, ULP-B and licensed assisted living director (LALD)-D) received orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The orientation must contain the following topics: (1) an overview of this chapter; (2) an introduction and review of the facility's policies and procedures related to the provision of assisted living services by the individual staff person; (3) handling [...]”
- Tag 1490: 144G.63 Subd. 4 Training required relating to dementia Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure required dementia care training was completed for two of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-A, ULP-B) with employee records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure required dementia care training was completed for two of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-A, ULP-B) with employee records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “All direct care staff and supervisors providing direct services must demonstrate an understanding of the training specified in section 144G.64.”
- Tag 1620: 144G.70 Subd. 2 (c-e) Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) completed ongoing resident reassessments that did not exceed 90 days for two of four residents (R2, R4) as required.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) completed ongoing resident reassessments that did not exceed 90 days for two of four residents (R2, R4) as required. In addition, the licensee failed to ensure ongoing resident reassessment included all areas required on the uniform assessment tool for one of four residents (R3) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(c) Resident reassessment and monitoring must be conducted no more than 14 calendar days after initiation of services. [...]”
- Tag 1650: 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f) Service plan, implementation and revisions to Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the service plan included the required content for four of four residents (R1, R2, R3, R4) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the service plan included the required content for four of four residents (R1, R2, R3, R4) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(f) The service plan must include: (1) a description of the services to be provided, the fees for services, and the frequency of each service, according to the resident's current assessment and resident preferences; (2) the identification of staff or [...]”
- Tag 1730: 144G.71 Subd. 5 Individualized medication management plan Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop an individualized medication management plan with the required content for two of two residents (R1, R2) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop an individualized medication management plan with the required content for two of two residents (R1, R2) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) For each resident receiving medication management services, the assisted living facility must prepare and include in the service plan a written statement of the medication management services that will be provided to the resident. [...]”
- Tag 1790: 144G.71 Subd. 10 Medication management for residents who will Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) developed training and competencies for unlicensed personnel (ULP) providing medications to residents for unplanned time away from home when the licensed nurse was not available for two of two employees, (ULP-A, ULP-B) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) developed training and competencies for unlicensed personnel (ULP) providing medications to residents for unplanned time away from home when the licensed nurse was not available for two of two employees, (ULP-A, ULP-B) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(2) for unplanned time away, when the pharmacy is not able to provide the medications, a licensed nurse or unlicensed personnel shall provide medications in amounts and dosages needed for the length of the anticipated absence, not to exceed seven calendar [...]”
From MDH’s letter: no immediate fines.
- Tag 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Two (2) 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”
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 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.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee GOODNESS AND MERCY HEALTH SERV
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility
- License number
- 422427
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2025-10-01
- Licensed capacity
- 4
- Licensee
- GOODNESS AND MERCY HEALTH SERV
- County
- Hennepin County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Adesola Ogundipe
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 3.9 mi, nursing home 1.3 mi, pharmacy 2.4 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- North Memorial Health Hospital, Robbinsdale. 3.9 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 1 of 5 stars. Location approximate.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Maranatha Care Center, Brooklyn Center. 1.3 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Elizjoseph Healthcare LLC, Brooklyn Center. 1.0 mile away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 2.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55429 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fresenius Kidney Care Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center, 1.3 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita East River Road Dialysis, Fridley, 2.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Fkc - Robbinsdale Dialysis, Robbinsdale, 2.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 22 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55429.
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc, office in Robbinsdale, 3.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Moments Hospice, office in Golden Valley, 5.4 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 1 of 5 stars)
Grace Hospice, office in Minneapolis, 6.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Hennepin Healthcare System Inc, Brooklyn Park. 2.3 miles away, straight line. 2 geriatric medicine doctors 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?
- 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 | 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 |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North provide?
Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 4 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North?
No. We publish state licensing details for Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North 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 Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North 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. Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North?
Visit Goodness and Mercy Health Serv, 61st Avenue North at 4000 61st Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429.
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