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New Journey Residence

100 Vermilion Trail, Biwabik, MN 55708 · Map
Licensed for 40 residents · NEW JOURNEY RESIDENCE

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New Journey Residence is a state-licensed assisted living, memory care community in Biwabik, Minnesota. It is licensed for 40 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.

Assisted LivingAlso memory care
40 residentsLicensed capacity
State licensedAssisted living facility dementia care
$2,200 to $4,800/moTypical assisted living start in Minnesota, from 74 communities that publish prices

Prices

This community does not publish its prices.

Area costs

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.
Memory Care in Minnesota typically starts at $3,900 to $8,600 a month. Based on 40 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.

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What the public record shows

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State inspections

0Substantiated investigations

Last evaluation: Dec 18, 2024. See the record

License

Active, 40 residents

Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 423207, current license dated Jan 1, 2026. Licensee NEW JOURNEY RESIDENCE.

State inspection record0 substantiated
Last evaluation
December 18, 2024
Evaluations on record
2
Investigations substantiated
0 kept 7 years
Inconclusive
0 kept 4 years
Unsubstantiated
0 kept 3 years

Most recent evaluation (December 18, 2024, state report L2LX11)

MDH: “On June 5, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a follow-up survey at the above provider to follow-up on orders issued pursuant to a survey completed on March 18, 2025.”

Survey completed June 10, 2025: 15 correction orders

  • Tag 340: 144G.30 Subd. 5 Correction orders Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to take corrective actions related to a citation originally issued on December 17, 2024, and reissued March 18, 2025, to comply with the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7511.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to take corrective actions related to a citation originally issued on December 17, 2024, and reissued March 18, 2025, to comply with the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) in Minnesota Rules Chapter 7511. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”

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

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

    Rule cited: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. [...]”

  • Tag 630: 144G.42 Subd. 6 (b) Compliance with requirements for reporting ma (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(b) The facility must develop and implement an individual abuse prevention plan for each vulnerable adult. [...]”

  • Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 (a) Staff records (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    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 (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code. 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) [...]”

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  • Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”

  • Tag 1060: 144G.52 Subd. 9 Emergency relocation (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) A facility may remove a resident from the facility in an emergency if necessary due to a resident's urgent medical needs or an imminent risk the resident poses to the health or safety of another facility resident or facility staff member. [...]”

  • Tag 1290: 144G.60 Subdivision 1 Background studies required (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) Employees, contractors, and regularly scheduled volunteers of the facility are subject to the background study required by section 144.057 and may be disqualified under chapter 245C. [...]”

  • Tag 1370: 144G.61 Subd. 2 (a) Training and evaluation of unlicensed personn (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) Training and competency evaluations for all unlicensed personnel must include the following: (1) documentation requirements for all services provided; (2) reports of changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor designated by the facility; (3) [...]”

  • Tag 1380: 144G.61 Subd. 2 (b) Training and evaluation of unlicensed personn (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(b) In addition to paragraph (a), training and competency evaluation for unlicensed personnel providing assisted living services must include: (1) observing, reporting, and documenting resident status; (2) basic knowledge of body functioning and changes in [...]”

  • Tag 1460: 144G.63 Subdivision 1 Orientation of staff and supervisors (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) All staff providing and supervising direct services must complete an orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations before providing assisted living services to residents. [...]”

  • Tag 1500: 144G.63 Subd. 5 Required annual training (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    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 1890: 144G.71 Subd. 20 Prescription drugs (re-issued) scope/level letter E
    Details

    Rule cited: “A prescription drug, prior to being set up for immediate or later administration, must be kept in the original container in which it was dispensed by the pharmacy bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration or [...]”

  • Tag 1910: 144G.71 Subd. 22 Disposition of medications (re-issued) scope/level letter D
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) Any current medications being managed by the assisted living facility must be provided to the resident when the resident's service plan ends or medication management services are no longer part of the service plan. [...]”

  • Tag 1960: 144G.72 Subd. 5 Documentation of administration of treatments (re-issued) scope/level letter D
    Details

    Rule cited: “Each treatment or therapy administered by an assisted living facility must be in the resident record. [...]”

Survey completed March 19, 2025: 15 correction orders

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

    Rule cited: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. [...]”

  • Tag 630: 144G.42 Subd. 6 (b) Compliance with requirements for reporting ma (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(b) The facility must develop and implement an individual abuse prevention plan for each vulnerable adult. [...]”

  • Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 (a) Staff records (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    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 (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”

    Rule cited: “for dwellings or sleeping units, as defined in the State Fire Code: (i) provide smoke alarms in each room used for sleeping purposes; (ii) provide smoke alarms outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms; (iii) provide smoke [...]”

  • Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain the facility's physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain the facility's physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, 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 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”

  • Tag 1060: 144G.52 Subd. 9 Emergency relocation (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) A facility may remove a resident from the facility in an emergency if necessary due to a resident's urgent medical needs or an imminent risk the resident poses to the health or safety of another facility resident or facility staff member. [...]”

  • Tag 1290: 144G.60 Subdivision 1 Background studies required (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) Employees, contractors, and regularly scheduled volunteers of the facility are subject to the background study required by section 144.057 and may be disqualified under chapter 245C. [...]”

  • Tag 1370: 144G.61 Subd. 2 (a) Training and evaluation of unlicensed personn (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) Training and competency evaluations for all unlicensed personnel must include the following: (1) documentation requirements for all services provided; (2) reports of changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor designated by the facility; (3) [...]”

  • Tag 1380: 144G.61 Subd. 2 (b) Training and evaluation of unlicensed personn (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(b) In addition to paragraph (a), training and competency evaluation for unlicensed personnel providing assisted living services must include: (1) observing, reporting, and documenting resident status; (2) basic knowledge of body functioning and changes in [...]”

  • Tag 1460: 144G.63 Subdivision 1 Orientation of staff and supervisors (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) All staff providing and supervising direct services must complete an orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations before providing assisted living services to residents. [...]”

  • Tag 1500: 144G.63 Subd. 5 Required annual training (re-issued) scope/level letter F
    Details

    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 1890: 144G.71 Subd. 20 Prescription drugs (re-issued) scope/level letter E
    Details

    Rule cited: “A prescription drug, prior to being set up for immediate or later administration, must be kept in the original container in which it was dispensed by the pharmacy bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration or [...]”

  • Tag 1910: 144G.71 Subd. 22 Disposition of medications (re-issued) scope/level letter D
    Details

    Rule cited: “(a) Any current medications being managed by the assisted living facility must be provided to the resident when the resident's service plan ends or medication management services are no longer part of the service plan. [...]”

  • Tag 1960: 144G.72 Subd. 5 Documentation of administration of treatments (re-issued) scope/level letter D
    Details

    Rule cited: “Each treatment or therapy administered by an assisted living facility must be in the resident record. [...]”

Survey completed December 18, 2024: 15 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 630: 144G.42 Subd. 6 (b) Compliance with requirements for reporting ma Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure an individual abuse prevention plan (IAPP) was developed to include the required content for three of three residents (R1, R2, R3).

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure an individual abuse prevention plan (IAPP) was developed to include the required content for three of three residents (R1, R2, R3). [...]”

    Rule cited: “(b) The facility must develop and implement an individual abuse prevention plan for each vulnerable adult. [...]”

  • 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 contained the required content for two of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E, ULP-F).

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employee records contained the required content for two of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E, ULP-F). [...]”

    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: Twenty-one (21) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”

    Rule cited: “for dwellings or sleeping units, as defined in the State Fire Code: (i) provide smoke alarms in each room used for sleeping purposes; (ii) provide smoke alarms outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms; (iii) provide smoke [...]”

  • Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) 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 maintain the facility's physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain the facility's physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, 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 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 plan with required content, provide required training.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop the fire safety and evacuation plan with required content, provide required training. 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 1060: 144G.52 Subd. 9 Emergency relocation Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide written notice with required content to the resident, legal representative, and/or designated representative, and failed to provide the notification to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) when the resident did not return from the emergency relocation within four days for two of two residents (R1, R2) reviewed for a hospitalization.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide written notice with required content to the resident, legal representative, and/or designated representative, and failed to provide the notification to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) when the resident did not return from the emergency relocation within four days for two of two residents (R1, R2) reviewed for a hospitalization. [...]”

    Rule cited: “(a) A facility may remove a resident from the facility in an emergency if necessary due to a resident's urgent medical needs or an imminent risk the resident poses to the health or safety of another facility resident or facility staff member. [...]”

  • Tag 1290: 144G.60 Subdivision 1 Background studies required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Two (2) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure background studies (BGS) were submitted and a clearance received in affiliation with the assisted living licensee's current health facility identification (HFID) for one of eight employees (licensed practical nurse (LPN)-J) and one of two on-call employees (registered nurse (RN)-I).

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure background studies (BGS) were submitted and a clearance received in affiliation with the assisted living licensee's current health facility identification (HFID) for one of eight employees (licensed practical nurse (LPN)-J) and one of two on-call employees (registered nurse (RN)-I). This had the potential to affect all 27 residents. [...]”

    Rule cited: “(a) Employees, contractors, and regularly scheduled volunteers of the facility are subject to the background study required by section 144.057 and may be disqualified under chapter 245C. [...]”

  • Tag 1370: 144G.61 Subd. 2 (a) Training and evaluation of unlicensed personn Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure training and competency evaluations included all the required training for one of three employees (unlicensed personal (ULP)-C).

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure training and competency evaluations included all the required training for one of three employees (unlicensed personal (ULP)-C). This had the potential to affect all 27 residents. [...]”

    Rule cited: “(a) Training and competency evaluations for all unlicensed personnel must include the following: (1) documentation requirements for all services provided; (2) reports of changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor designated by the facility; (3) [...]”

  • Tag 1380: 144G.61 Subd. 2 (b) Training and evaluation of unlicensed personn Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure training and competency evaluations included all the required training for one of three employees (unlicensed personal (ULP)-C).

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure training and competency evaluations included all the required training for one of three employees (unlicensed personal (ULP)-C). This had the potential to affect all 27 residents. [...]”

    Rule cited: “(b) In addition to paragraph (a), training and competency evaluation for unlicensed personnel providing assisted living services must include: (1) observing, reporting, and documenting resident status; (2) basic knowledge of body functioning and changes in [...]”

  • Tag 1460: 144G.63 Subdivision 1 Orientation of staff and supervisors 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 direct services completed orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations before providing services for one of three

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure staff providing direct services completed orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations before providing services for one of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C). This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”

    Rule cited: “(a) All staff providing and supervising direct services must complete an orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations before providing assisted living services to residents. [...]”

  • 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 performing direct services completed the required annual training for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F).

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employees performing direct services completed the required annual training for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F). This had the potential to affect all 27 residents. [...]”

    Rule cited: “(a) All staff that perform direct services must complete at least eight hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment. [...]”

  • Tag 1890: 144G.71 Subd. 20 Prescription drugs Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were maintained and monitored for expired dates when stored by the licensee.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were maintained and monitored for expired dates when stored by the licensee. [...]”

    Rule cited: “A prescription drug, prior to being set up for immediate or later administration, must be kept in the original container in which it was dispensed by the pharmacy bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration or [...]”

  • Tag 1910: 144G.71 Subd. 22 Disposition of medications Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to document in the resident's record the required content on disposition of the

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to document in the resident's record the required content on disposition of the medications for one of one resident (R2). [...]”

    Rule cited: “(a) Any current medications being managed by the assisted living facility must be provided to the resident when the resident's service plan ends or medication management services are no longer part of the service plan. [...]”

  • Tag 1960: 144G.72 Subd. 5 Documentation of administration of treatments Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure a resident treatment plan was followed for one of one resident (R1) who received blood glucose monitoring.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure a resident treatment plan was followed for one of one resident (R1) who received blood glucose monitoring. [...]”

    Rule cited: “Each treatment or therapy administered by an assisted living facility must be in the resident record. [...]”

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

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

Earlier evaluations (1)
  • March 9, 2022: report 072N11 · 12 correction orders
    Details

    Survey completed March 9, 2022: 12 correction orders

    • Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 Employee records Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure employee records included all the required content for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C, ULP-D) with employee records reviewed.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employee records included all the required content for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C, ULP-D) with employee records reviewed. [...]”

      Rule cited: “(a) The facility must maintain current records of each paid employee, each regularly scheduled volunteer providing services, and each individual contractor providing services. [...]”

    • Tag 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 have a written emergency preparedness plan with all the required content as defined in Appendix Z with records reviewed.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan with all the required content as defined in Appendix Z with records reviewed. [...]”

      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 730: 144G.43 Subd. 3 Contents of resident record Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the resident record included a discharge summary for one of one resident (R4), with records reviewed.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the resident record included a discharge summary for one of one resident (R4), 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 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) 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 the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. This had the potential to directly affect all residents 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 licensee failed to provide the required plans for fire safety and evacuation and staff training.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on document review and interview, the licensee failed to provide the required plans for fire safety and evacuation and staff training. 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 970: 144.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the facility failed to ensure the contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident. This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”

      Rule cited: “The contract must not include a waiver of facility liability for the health and safety or personal property of a resident. [...]”

    • 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 two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F and ULP-H) were oriented specifically to one of one resident (R2),

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F and ULP-H) were oriented specifically to one of one resident (R2), 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 1540: 144G.64 (a) TRAINING IN DEMENTIA CARE REQUIRED Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C) received the required amount of dementia care training in the required time frame with records reviewed.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C) received the required amount of dementia care training in the required time frame with 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 1890: 144G.71 Subd. 20 Prescription drugs Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were maintained, including the expiration date for time sensitive medications, for two of two residents (R1, R11) with records reviewed.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were maintained, including the expiration date for time sensitive medications, for two of two residents (R1, R11) with records reviewed. [...]”

      Rule cited: “A prescription drug, prior to being set up for immediate or later administration, must be kept in the original container in which it was dispensed by the pharmacy bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration or [...]”

    • Tag 1940: 144G.72 Subd. 3 Individualized treatment or therapy managemen Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to prepare and include in the service plan a written statement of the treatment or therapy services that will be provided to the resident for one of two residents (R1) receiving treatments.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to prepare and include in the service plan a written statement of the treatment or therapy services that will be provided to the resident for one of two residents (R1) receiving treatments. [...]”

      Rule cited: “For each resident receiving management of ordered or prescribed treatments or therapy services, the assisted living facility must prepare and include in the service plan a written statement of the treatment or therapy services that will be provided to the [...]”

    • 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 hazard vulnerability or

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on document review and interview, the licensee failed to provide a hazard vulnerability or safety risk assessment that included hazards identified on and around the property. Mitigation of property hazards to protect residents from harm was not included. This had the potential to directly affect all residents 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 [...]”

    • Tag 2310: 144G.91 Subd. 4 Appropriate care and services Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I · correction period: IMMEDIATE
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care, medical, or nursing standards for six of six residents (R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9) with bedrails.

      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 six of six residents (R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9) with bedrails. This resulted in an immediate correction order on March 7, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m. [...]”

      Rule cited: “(a) Residents have the right to care and assisted living services that are appropriate based on the resident's needs and according to an up-to-date service plan subject to accepted health care standards.”

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

    Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $3,000.00.

What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)

Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”

Level 3: “a violation that harmed a resident's health or safety, not including serious injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury, impairment, or death”

Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”

Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”

Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”

Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.

What these terms mean

MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”

“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”

For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).

Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.

MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 40 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 NEW JOURNEY RESIDENCE
License type
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
License number
423207
License status
Active
Current license dated
2026-01-01
Licensed capacity
40
Licensee
NEW JOURNEY RESIDENCE
Administrator/Authorized Agent
Jennifer Aysta

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.

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.

  1. The current license dates from 2026. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
  2. What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
  3. How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
  4. What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
  5. How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
  6. How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
  7. What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
  8. What fees are charged at move-in?
  9. How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
  10. How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
What we checked7 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.

SourceData as ofWhat we found
Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection recordsSep 28, 2026See above
U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour casesOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016Oct 15, 2026Nothing on record
HUD Multifamily Properties - AssistedJul 6, 2026Nothing on record
State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory)Sep 20, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Hospice - General InformationAug 19, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Home Health Care AgenciesMay 27, 2026Nothing on record
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does New Journey Residence provide?

New Journey Residence is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living, memory care in Biwabik, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 40 residents.

Does Lilisity rate New Journey Residence?

No. We publish state licensing details for New Journey Residence 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 New Journey Residence 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. New Journey Residence does not publish its prices.

How do I contact New Journey Residence?

Visit New Journey Residence at 100 Vermilion Trail, Biwabik, MN 55708.

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