Assisted Living and Memory Care
Iris Park Commons
1850 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104 · Map
Licensed for 70 residents · IRIS PARK COMMONS
Iris Park Commons is a state-licensed assisted living, memory care community in St. Paul, Minnesota. It is licensed for 70 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, 70 residents
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 422234, current license dated Oct 1, 2025. Licensee IRIS PARK COMMONS.
Nearest emergency room
2.9 miles
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Park Commons this community | 70 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated | |
| Hash Baz Home | 0.6 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Remmys Tender Care Limited | 0.8 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Reliacare Home Health, Sherburne Avenue | 1.2 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Rakhma Joy Home | 1.3 mi | 10 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
State inspection record1 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- October 1, 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 1, 2025, state report 8RKN11)
MDH: “On September 29, 2025, through October 1, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider and the following correction orders are issued.”
Survey completed October 1, 2025: 5 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) 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 510: 144G.41 Subd. 3 Infection control program 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 establish and maintain an infection control program that complied with accepted health care, medical and nursing standards for infection control.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to establish and maintain an infection control program that complied with accepted health care, medical and nursing standards for infection control. The deficient practice had the potential to affect residents, employees, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must establish and maintain an infection control program that complies with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. [...]”
- Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days · fine: $500.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed comply with Minnesota State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules chapter 7511.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed comply with Minnesota State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules chapter 7511. This deficient condition had the ability to affect all staff and residents. [...]”
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 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that functioned
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that functioned and were interconnected so that the actuation of one alarm caused all alarms in the dwelling unit to actuate. This deficient condition had the ability to affect all staff and residents. [...]”
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 1640: 144G.70 Subd. 4 (a-e) Service plan, implementation and revisions to Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure revisions to the service plan included a signature or other authentication by the facility and by the resident documenting agreement on the current services provided for one of four residents (R5).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure revisions to the service plan included a signature or other authentication by the facility and by the resident documenting agreement on the current services provided for one of four residents (R5). [...]”
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. [...]”
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 510 (144g.41 Subd.3 - Infection Control Program): $500.00
- Tag 775 (144g.45 Subd.2. (a) - Fire Protection And PhysicalEnvironment): $500.00
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $1,000.00.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- June 1, 2023: report KDFJ11 · 32 correction orders
Details
Survey completed September 27, 2023: 15 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
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 had the potential to affect all residents of the assisted living facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (B) food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626; and”
- Tag 680: 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and emergency preparedness (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
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 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
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
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
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 900: 144G.50 Subdivision 1 Contract required (re-issued) scope/level letter E
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
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. [...]”
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- Tag 970: 144G.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
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 (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
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 1500: 144G.63 Subd. 5 Required annual training (re-issued) scope/level letter F
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
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 1540: 144G.64 (a) TRAINING IN DEMENTIA CARE REQUIRED (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
Rule cited: “(3) for assisted living facilities with dementia care, direct-care employees must have completed at least eight hours of initial training on topics specified under paragraph (b) within 80 working hours of the employment start date. [...]”
- Tag 1830: 144G.71 Subd. 14 Renewal of prescriptions (re-issued) scope/level letter D
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
Rule cited: “Prescriptions must be renewed at least every 12 months or more frequently as indicated by the assessment in subdivision 2. Prescriptions for controlled substances must comply with chapter 152.”
- Tag 1880: 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medications (re-issued) scope/level letter D
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
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 1970: 144G.72 Subd. 6 Treatment and therapy orders (re-issued) scope/level letter D
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
Rule cited: “There must be an up-to-date written or electronically recorded order from an authorized prescriber for all treatments and therapies. [...]”
- Tag 2040: 144G.81 Subdivision 1 Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
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 [...]”
- Tag 2110: 144G.82 Subd. 3 Policies (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
Rule cited: “(a) In addition to the policies and procedures required in the licensing of all facilities, the assisted living facility with dementia care licensee must develop and implement policies and procedures that address the: (1) philosophy of how services are [...]”
- Tag 3090: 144.6502, Subd. 8 Notice to Visitors (re-issued) scope/level letter C
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No Further Action Needed”
Rule cited: “(a) A facility must post a sign at each facility entrance accessible to visitors that states: "Electronic monitoring devices, including security cameras and audio devices, may be present to record persons and activities." (b) The facility is responsible for [...]”
Survey completed June 1, 2023: 17 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 had the potential to affect all residents of the assisted living facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (B) food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626; and”
- Tag 510: 144G.41 Subd. 3 Infection control program Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to establish and maintain an effective infection control program to comply with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to establish and maintain an effective infection control program to comply with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. The licensee failed to ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of a glucometer. Further, the licensee failed to ensure direct care staff appropriately gloved and performed hand hygiene (HH) for 2 of 3 staff (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-G, ULP-K). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must establish and maintain an infection control program that complies with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. [...]”
- 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 develop a written emergency preparedness (EP) plan with all the required content.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop a written emergency preparedness (EP) plan with all the required content. Further, the licensee failed to post an emergency disaster plan prominently. This had the potential to affect all residents, staff and visitors. [...]”
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 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (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 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 deficient condition had the potential to affect all staff, residents, 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 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Two (2) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain 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.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain 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. This deficient condition had the potential to affect all staff, residents, and visitors. [...]”
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 [...]”
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- Tag 900: 144G.50 Subdivision 1 Contract required Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop and execute a written assisted living contract with the required content for two of three residents (R1, R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop and execute a written assisted living contract with the required content for two of three residents (R1, R2). [...]”
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. [...]”
- Tag 970: 144G.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the licensee's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident.
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 licensee's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident. This had the potential to affect all residents living at the facility. [...]”
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 employees received orientation to assisted living, including all required content, for two of two employees (registered nurse (RN)-C, unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employees received orientation to assisted living, including all required content, for two of two employees (registered nurse (RN)-C, unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F). [...]”
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 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 (8) hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment for two of two employees (registered nurse (RN)-C, unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employees received at least eight (8) hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment for two of two employees (registered nurse (RN)-C, unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F). [...]”
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 1540: 144G.64 (a) 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 direct-care staff completed the required amount of dementia care training in the required time frame for two of two employees (registered nurse (RN)-C, unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F), with employee records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure direct-care staff completed the required amount of dementia care training in the required time frame for two of two employees (registered nurse (RN)-C, unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F), with employee records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(3) for assisted living facilities with dementia care, direct-care employees must have completed at least eight hours of initial training on topics specified under paragraph (b) within 80 working hours of the employment start date. [...]”
- Tag 1830: 144G.71 Subd. 14 Renewal of prescriptions Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure prescriptions were renewed at least every 12 months for one of three residents (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure prescriptions were renewed at least every 12 months for one of three residents (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 an isolated scope (when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the [...]”
Rule cited: “Prescriptions must be renewed at least every 12 months or more frequently as indicated by the assessment in subdivision 2. Prescriptions for controlled substances must comply with chapter 152.”
- Tag 1880: 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medications Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the facility failed to ensure only authorized personnel had access to prescribed medications for one of three residents (R3).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure only authorized personnel had access to prescribed medications for one of three residents (R3). [...]”
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 1970: 144G.72 Subd. 6 Treatment and therapy orders Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to obtain prescriber orders for all treatments and therapies, including the frequency, duration and other information needed to administer the treatment or therapy for one of three residents (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to obtain prescriber orders for all treatments and therapies, including the frequency, duration and other information needed to administer the treatment or therapy for one of three residents (R2). [...]”
Rule cited: “There must be an up-to-date written or electronically recorded order from an authorized prescriber for all treatments and therapies. [...]”
- 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 licensee failed to provide a safety risk assessment or hazard vulnerability assessment of the physical environment on and around the property with mitigation factors.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on record review and interview, the licensee failed to provide a safety risk assessment or hazard vulnerability assessment of the physical environment on and around the property with mitigation factors. This deficient practice had the ability to affect all staff, residents, and visitors. [...]”
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 [...]”
- Tag 2110: 144G.82 Subd. 3 Policies Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop and implement the required policies and procedures for assisted living with dementia care (ALFDC), and ensure the policies were provided to residents or the resident's legal and /or designated representative at the time of move-in for three of three residents (R1, R2, R3).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop and implement the required policies and procedures for assisted living with dementia care (ALFDC), and ensure the policies were provided to residents or the resident's legal and /or designated representative at the time of move-in for three of three residents (R1, R2, R3). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) In addition to the policies and procedures required in the licensing of all facilities, the assisted living facility with dementia care licensee must develop and implement policies and procedures that address the: (1) philosophy of how services are [...]”
- Tag 2310: 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a) Appropriate care and services Level 3, isolated scope, scope/level letter G · correction period: Immediate An immediate correction order was issued on May 31, 2023, at 6:10 p.m. On June 1, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., the immediacy of the order was lifted. The scope and level remained at a 3/G
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care, medical or nursing standards for one of two residents (R3) who utilized grab bars (consumer bed rail).
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 two residents (R3) who utilized grab bars (consumer bed rail). This resulted in an immediate correction order issued on May 31, 2023, at 6:10 p.m. In addition, the licensee failed to ensure proper safe storage of oxygen (O2) tanks for one of one resident (R1). [...]”
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 3090: 144.6502, Subd. 8 Notice to Visitors Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the required notice was posted at the main entry way of the facility, including statutory language to disclose electronic monitoring activity, potentially affecting all current residents in the assisted living facility, staff, and any visitors to the facility.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to ensure the required notice was posted at the main entry way of the facility, including statutory language to disclose electronic monitoring activity, potentially affecting all current residents in the assisted living facility, staff, and any visitors to the facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) A facility must post a sign at each facility entrance accessible to visitors that states: "Electronic monitoring devices, including security cameras and audio devices, may be present to record persons and activities. [...]”
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $500.00.
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $3,500.00.
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
Substantiated investigations (state reports)
- March 28, 2023 · report HL232475458C
Details
Survey completed March 28, 2023: 2 correction orders
- Tag 730: 144G.43 Subd. 3 Contents of resident record Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the resident record contained a discharge summary for two of two residents (R1 and R2) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the resident record contained a discharge summary for two of two residents (R1 and R2) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “Contents of a resident record include the following for each resident: (1) identifying information, including the resident's name, date of birth, address, and telephone number; (2) the name, address, and telephone number of the resident's emergency contact, [...]”
- Tag 1040: 144G.52 Subd. 7 Notice of contract termination required Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to send a copy of the termination notice to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care for two of two residents (R1 and R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to send a copy of the termination notice to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care for two of two residents (R1 and R2). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) A facility terminating a contract must issue a written notice of termination according to this section. [...]”
- Tag 730: 144G.43 Subd. 3 Contents of resident record Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 1: “a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety”
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 70 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 IRIS PARK COMMONS
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
- License number
- 422234
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2025-10-01
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Licensee
- IRIS PARK COMMONS
- County
- Ramsey County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Jenna Kilawee
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 2.9 mi, nursing home 0.0 mi, pharmacy 0.7 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center, Minneapolis. 2.9 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Episcopal Church Home the Gardens, Saint Paul. 0.0 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Tlc Home Care Of The Twin Cities, Saint Paul. 0.1 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Triad Isotopes. 0.7 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55104 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita University Dialysis Unit Riverside, Saint Paul, 1.8 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
U Of Mn Med Ctr, Fairview - Dialysis, Minneapolis, 2.9 miles away, straight line
Davita Larpenteur Ave Dialysis, Roseville, 3.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 21 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55104.
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice, office in Saint Paul, 0.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC, office in Saint Paul, 1.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Emerald Wings Hospice LLC, office in Saint Paul, 2.3 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Fairview Health Services, Saint Paul. 0.7 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 moderate, tornado very 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: no FEMA wildfire rating of moderate or higher here |
| 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 Iris Park Commons provide?
Iris Park Commons is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living, memory care in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 70 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Iris Park Commons?
No. We publish state licensing details for Iris Park Commons 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 Iris Park Commons 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. Iris Park Commons does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Iris Park Commons?
Use Iris Park Commons's website, ehomesmn.org, or visit at 1850 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104.
How Lilisity works. The only scores or rankings Lilisity publishes are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified resident and family interviews. Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. How we verify testimonials · How we are paid