Assisted Living
Serenity Living Care
2300 Carver Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55119 · Map
Licensed for 4 residents · SERENITY LIVING CARE INC
Serenity Living Care is a state-licensed assisted living community in Maplewood, 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 424246, current license dated Feb 23, 2026. Licensee SERENITY LIVING CARE INC.
Nearest emergency room
1.7 miles
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, rated 4 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Living Care this community | 4 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated | |
| Maplewood Care Residence | 0.2 mi | 6 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Scenic Hills Alternative Care, 2197 Bonnie Lane | 0.3 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Scenic Hills Alternative Care, 2187 Bonnie Lane | 0.3 mi | 6 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
| Scenic Hills Alternative Care, Snowshoe Lane | 0.4 mi | 6 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
State inspection record0 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- April 23, 2025
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 0 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 0 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (April 23, 2025, state report ZV8D11)
MDH: “On July 7, 2025, through July 8, 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 April 23, 2025.”
Survey completed July 8, 2025: 8 correction orders
- Tag 340: 144G.30 Subd. 5 Correction orders Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to record actions taken to comply with all correction orders from a survey completed April 23, 2025.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to record actions taken to comply with all correction orders from a survey completed April 23, 2025. The lack of action to ensure compliance with regulations had the potential to 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
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Rule cited: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. [...]”
- Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 (a) Staff records (re-issued) 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 employee record contained the required content for two of two employees (clinical nurse supervisor (CNS)-B, and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the employee record contained the required content for two of two employees (clinical nurse supervisor (CNS)-B, and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C). [...]”
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 680: 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and emergency preparedness (re-issued) 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 (EPP) with all the required content.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to have a written emergency preparedness plan (EPP) with all the required content. 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 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”
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- Tag 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
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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 F
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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 (re-issued) scope/level letter F
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Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
Survey completed April 23, 2025: 18 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
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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 620: 144G.42 Subd. 6 (a) / 626.557, Subd. 3 Compliance with requirements for reporting ma Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to immediately report an incident of suspected maltreatment to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) for one of one resident (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to immediately report an incident of suspected maltreatment to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) for one of one resident (R2). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The assisted living facility must comply with the requirements for the reporting of maltreatment of vulnerable adults in section 626.557. [...]”
- Tag 630: 144G.42 Subd. 6 (b) Compliance with requirements for reporting ma Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop and implement an up-to-date individual abuse prevention plan (IAPP) to include individualized interventions of the specific measures to be taken to minimize the risk of abuse, for one of one resident (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to develop and implement an up-to-date individual abuse prevention plan (IAPP) to include individualized interventions of the specific measures to be taken to minimize the risk of abuse, for one of one resident (R2). [...]”
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, 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 employee record contained the required content for two of two employees (clinical nurse supervisor (CNS)-B, and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the employee record contained the required content for two of two employees (clinical nurse supervisor (CNS)-B, and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C). [...]”
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 660: 144G.42 Subd. 9 Tuberculosis prevention and control Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to establish and maintain a tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control program based on the most current guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which included baseline testing for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to establish and maintain a tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control program based on the most current guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which included baseline testing for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The facility must establish and maintain a comprehensive tuberculosis infection control program according to the most current tuberculosis infection control guidelines issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division [...]”
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- 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.
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. 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 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Two (2) days
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee failed to 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 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
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Summary: MDH found 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.
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: “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: Twenty-one (21) days
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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 [...]”
- 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
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop the fire safety and evacuation plan with the required content and provide the required training.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to develop the fire safety and evacuation plan with the required content and provide the 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, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide a written notice with the required content after an emergency relocation, for one of three residents (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide a written notice with the required content after an emergency relocation, for one of three residents (R2). [...]”
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 1440: 144G.62 Subd. 4 Supervision of staff providing delegated nurs 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 registered nurse (RN) conducted direct supervision of staff performing delegated nursing or therapy tasks within 30 days of first providing those services for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C, ULP-D).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted direct supervision of staff performing delegated nursing or therapy tasks within 30 days of first providing those services for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C, ULP-D). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Staff who perform delegated nursing or therapy tasks must be supervised by an appropriate licensed health professional or a registered nurse according to the assisted living facility's policy where the services are being provided to verify that the work [...]”
- Tag 1620: 144G.70 Subd. 2 (c-e) Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I · correction period: Two (2) days · fine: $3,000.00 assessed
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted ongoing resident monitoring and reassessment, utilizing a uniform assessment tool no more than 90 days from the previous assessment or with a change of condition, for three of three residents (R2, R3, R4). [...]”
Rule cited: “(c) Resident reassessment and monitoring must be conducted no more than 14 calendar days after initiation of services. [...]”
- Tag 1640: 144G.70 Subd. 4 (a-e) Service plan, implementation and revisions to Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure a current written service plan was revised and included a signature or other authentication by the facility and by the resident, or their representative, documenting agreement on the services to be provided for one of one resident (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure a current written service plan was revised and included a signature or other authentication by the facility and by the resident, or their representative, documenting agreement on the services to be provided for one of one resident (R2). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) No later than 14 calendar days after the date that services are first provided, an assisted living facility shall finalize a current written service plan. [...]”
- Tag 1710: 144G.71 Subd. 3 Individualized medication monitoring and reas 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 the registered nurse (RN) completed an annual medication reassessment for one of three residents (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) completed an annual medication reassessment for one of three residents (R2). [...]”
Rule cited: “The assisted living facility must monitor and reassess the resident's medication management services as needed under subdivision 2 when the resident presents with symptoms or other issues that may be medication-related and, at a minimum, annually.”
- Tag 1880: 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medications 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 medications were stored securely for one of three residents (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were stored securely 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, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death), and was issued at an isolated scope (when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a [...]”
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 1890: 144G.71 Subd. 20 Prescription drugs Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to date time-sensitive medications with opened or expiration dates for one of one resident (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to date time-sensitive medications with opened or expiration dates for one of one resident (R2). [...]”
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 1950: 144G.72 Subd. 4 Administration of treatments and therapy Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure training and competency was completed for blood glucose testing for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C, ULP-D).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure training and competency was completed for blood glucose testing for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C, ULP-D). [...]”
Rule cited: “Ordered or prescribed treatments or therapies must be administered by a nurse, physician, or other licensed health professional authorized to perform the treatment or therapy, or may be delegated or assigned to unlicensed personnel by the licensed health [...]”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
Food and beverage inspection (included in this report): No orders were issued for this inspection report.
Fines assessed by MDH
- Tag 1620 (144g.70 Subd. 2 (c-E) - Initial Reviews, Assessments, And Monitoring): $3,000.00
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $1,500.00.
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $3,000.00.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- May 23, 2023: report PETN11 · 28 correction orders
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Survey completed August 1, 2023: 12 correction orders
- Tag 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required (re-issued) scope/level letter C
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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 470: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Minimum requirements (re-issued) scope/level letter C
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(11) develop and implement a staffing plan for determining its staffing level that: (i) includes an evaluation, to be conducted at least twice a year, of the appropriateness of staffing levels in the facility; (ii) ensures sufficient staffing at all times to [...]”
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements (re-issued) scope/level letter F
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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 550: 144G.41 Subd. 7 Resident grievances; reporting maltreatment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “All facilities must post in a conspicuous place information about the facilities' grievance procedure, and the name, telephone number, and email contact information for the individuals who are responsible for handling resident grievances. [...]”
- Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 Employee records (re-issued) scope/level letter F
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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. [...]”
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- Tag 660: 144G.42 Subd. 9 Tuberculosis prevention and control (re-issued) scope/level letter F
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(a) The facility must establish and maintain a comprehensive tuberculosis infection control program according to the most current tuberculosis infection control guidelines issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division [...]”
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain the physical environment of the facility in a continuous state of good repair and operation.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain the physical environment of the facility in a continuous state of good repair and operation. This has the potential to directly affect the health, safety, and well-being of 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 970: 144G.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited (re-issued) scope/level letter C
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “The contract must not include a waiver of facility liability for the health and safety or personal property of a resident. [...]”
- Tag 1460: 144G.63 Subdivision 1 Orientation of staff and supervisors (re-issued) scope/level letter F
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “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 1470: 144G.63 Subd. 2 Content of required orientation (re-issued) scope/level letter F
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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 1650: 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f) Service plan, implementation and revisions to (re-issued) scope/level letter D
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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 1940: 144G.72 Subd. 3 Individualized treatment or therapy managemen (re-issued) scope/level letter D
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MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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 [...]”
Survey completed May 23, 2023: 16 correction orders
- Tag 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Two (2) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure a licensed assisted living director (LALD) was listed as the Director of Record with the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure a licensed assisted living director (LALD) was listed as the Director of Record with the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS). This had the potential to affect all the licensee's 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 470: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Minimum requirements Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Seven (7) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the staffing plan was posted as required.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to ensure the staffing plan was posted as required. This had the potential to affect all the licensee's residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(11) develop and implement a staffing plan for determining its staffing level that: (i) includes an evaluation, to be conducted at least twice a year, of the appropriateness of staffing levels in the facility; (ii) ensures sufficient staffing at all times to [...]”
- 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
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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 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 was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected [...]”
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 550: 144G.41 Subd. 7 Resident grievances; reporting maltreatment 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 post in a conspicuous place, information about the licensee's grievance procedure with the required content.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to post in a conspicuous place, information about the licensee's grievance procedure with the required content. This had the potential to affect the licensee's 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 email contact information for the individuals who are responsible for handling resident grievances. [...]”
- Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 Employee records 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 employee records included all the required content for two
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employee records included all the required content for two of two employees (owner (OW)-B and registered nurse (RN)-D) and all of the other licensee's employee records with 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. [...]”
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- Tag 660: 144G.42 Subd. 9 Tuberculosis prevention and control 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 establish and maintain a tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control program based on the most current guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when the licensee failed to complete a facility TB risk assessment.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to establish and maintain a tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control program based on the most current guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when the licensee failed to complete a facility TB risk assessment. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The facility must establish and maintain a comprehensive tuberculosis infection control program according to the most current tuberculosis infection control guidelines issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division [...]”
- 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
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that were interconnected so that the actuation of one alarm causes all alarms to actuate, sounding throughout the home.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that were interconnected so that the actuation of one alarm causes all alarms to actuate, sounding throughout the home. In addition, the licensee failed to provide a smoke alarm immediately outside of the lower-level bedrooms. This has the potential to directly affect the residents, visitors, and staff. [...]”
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 790: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (2)-(3) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain monthly visual inspections on portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code as required by MN Statute 144G.45 Subd(a)(2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to maintain monthly visual inspections on portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code as required by MN Statute 144G.45 Subd(a)(2). This had the potential to directly affect all residents and staff. [...]”
Rule cited: “(2) install and maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code; (3) install portable fire extinguishers having a minimum 2-A:10-B:C rating within Group R-3 occupancies, as defined by the State Fire Code, located so that the travel [...]”
- 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
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain the physical environment of the facility in a continuous state of good repair and operation.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain the physical environment of the facility in a continuous state of good repair and operation. This has the potential to directly affect the health, safety, and well-being of 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
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide all required contents on the fire safety and evacuation plan and the minimum required training of staff on the fire safety and evacuation plan.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to provide all required contents on the fire safety and evacuation plan and the minimum required training of staff on the fire safety and evacuation plan. This had the potential to directly affect the safety of visitors, staff, and all residents receiving assisted living care. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
- Tag 820: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (g) Fire protection and physical environment Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I · correction period: Immediate
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure physical facility elements did not constitute a distinct hazard to life.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to ensure physical facility elements did not constitute a distinct hazard to life. The licensee failed to provide the resident bedroom window openings to meet the minimum state standard for egress. This affected the occupied resident bedrooms 1 and 4. [...]”
Rule cited: “(g) Existing construction or elements, including assisted living facilities that were registered as housing with services establishments under chapter 144D prior to August 1, 2021, shall be permitted to continue in use provided such use does not constitute a [...]”
- Tag 970: 144G.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · 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 facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property for one of one (R1) resident record 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 for one of one (R1) resident record reviewed. This had the potential to affect all the licensee's 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 1460: 144G.63 Subdivision 1 Orientation of staff and supervisors 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 provide staff orientation to assisted living licensing requirements and regulations for two of two employees (owner (OW)-B and registered nurse (RN)-D) and all the other licensee's employees with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to provide staff orientation to assisted living licensing requirements and regulations for two of two employees (owner (OW)-B and registered nurse (RN)-D) and all the other licensee's employees with records reviewed. This has the potential to affect all the licensee's residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “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 1470: 144G.63 Subd. 2 Content of required orientation 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 employees received orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations with all required content for two of two employees (owner (OW)-B and registered nurse (RN)-D) and all the other licensee's employees with employee records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employees received orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations with all required content for two of two employees (owner (OW)-B and registered nurse (RN)-D) and all the other licensee's employees with employee records reviewed. This had potential to affect all the licensee's residents. [...]”
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 1650: 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f) Service plan, implementation and revisions to Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the service plan included the required content for one of one resident (R1) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the service plan included the required content for one of one resident (R1) 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 1940: 144G.72 Subd. 3 Individualized treatment or therapy managemen Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop a treatment management plan to include all required content for one of one resident (R1) with glucose monitoring.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to develop a treatment management plan to include all required content for one of one resident (R1) with glucose monitoring. [...]”
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 [...]”
From MDH’s letter: MDH granted the assisted living license; no immediate fines.
- Tag 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required (re-issued) scope/level letter C
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 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 SERENITY LIVING CARE INC
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility
- License number
- 424246
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2026-02-23
- Licensed capacity
- 4
- Licensee
- SERENITY LIVING CARE INC
- County
- Ramsey County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Elvis Vuluyen
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 1.7 mi, nursing home 1.9 mi, pharmacy 2.7 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, Woodbury. 1.7 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Woodbury Health Care Center, Woodbury. 1.9 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Careaparent, Woodbury. 2.0 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 2.7 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55119 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Woodbury Dialysis, Woodbury, 2.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fresenius Kidney Care Woodbury, Woodbury, 2.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Sun Ray Dialysis Unit, Saint Paul, 3.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 25 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55119.
Hospice Of The Midwest, office in Woodbury, 2.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
St Croix Hospice, office in Oakdale, 4.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Sholom Hospice, office in Saint Paul, 6.7 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Fairview Health Services, Saint Paul. 8.7 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 low; 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 low. By hazard: inland flooding relatively low, wildfire very low, tornado relatively moderate, heat wave relatively moderate, 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 2026. 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 Serenity Living Care provide?
Serenity Living Care is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living in Maplewood, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 4 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Serenity Living Care?
No. We publish state licensing details for Serenity Living Care 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 Serenity Living Care 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. Serenity Living Care does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Serenity Living Care?
Visit Serenity Living Care at 2300 Carver Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55119.
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