Assisted Living
The Cedars
701 Polk Street, Anoka, MN 55303 · Map
Licensed for 10 residents · THE CEDARS
The Cedars is a state-licensed assisted living community in Anoka, Minnesota. It is licensed for 10 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, 10 residents
Assisted Living Facility 424989, current license dated Mar 1, 2026. Licensee THE CEDARS.
Nearest emergency room
1.3 miles
Mercy Hospital, rated 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars this community | 10 | Not published | Active | 3 substantiated | |
| Oaks | 0.2 mi | 10 | Not published | Active | 3 substantiated |
| The Elms | 0.2 mi | 10 | Not published | Active | 2 substantiated |
| The Pines | 0.2 mi | 10 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
| The Maples | 0.3 mi | 8 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
State inspection record3 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- February 14, 2025
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 3 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 1 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (February 14, 2025, state report OCYY11)
MDH: “On February 10, 2025, through Febuary 12, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider.”
Survey completed February 14, 2025: 3 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum requirements; required food services Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Please refer
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death), and is issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. [...]”
- Tag 660: 144G.42 Subd. 9 Tuberculosis prevention and control Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to establish and maintain a tuberculosis (TB) prevention program based on the most current guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which included initial training on TB for one of two employees unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to establish and maintain a tuberculosis (TB) prevention program based on the most current guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which included initial training on TB for one of two employees unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E. [...]”
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 1940: 144G.72 Subd. 3 Individualized treatment or therapy managemen Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop and implement a treatment or therapy management
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to develop and implement a treatment or therapy management plan to include all required content for two of two residents (R1 and R2). [...]”
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: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance; no immediate fines.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- December 28, 2022: report ODDD11 · 28 correction orders
Details
Survey completed March 21, 2023: 12 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
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 485: 144G.41 Subd 1. (13) (i) (A) and (C) Minimum Requirements (re-issued) scope/level letter C
Details
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: (i) at least three nutritious meals daily with snacks available seven days per week, according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of [...]”
- Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 Employee records (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
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. [...]”
- Tag 680: 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and emergency preparedness (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop fire safety and evacuation plans with the required elements.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to develop fire safety and evacuation plans with the required elements. This deficient condition had the potential to affect all staff, residents, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
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- Tag 900: 144G.50 Subdivision 1 Contract required (re-issued) scope/level letter D
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(a) An assisted living facility may not offer or provide housing or assisted living services to any individual unless it has executed a written contract with the resident. [...]”
- Tag 1470: 144G.63 Subd. 2 Content of required orientation (re-issued) scope/level letter D
Details
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 1530: 144G.64 TRAINING IN DEMENTIA CARE REQUIRED (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must meet the following training requirements: (1) supervisors of direct-care staff must have at least eight hours of initial training on topics specified under paragraph (b) within 120 working hours of the employment start [...]”
- Tag 1690: 144G.71 Subdivision 1 Medication management services (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(a) This section applies only to assisted living facilities that provide medication management services. [...]”
- Tag 1880: 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medications (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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 (re-issued) scope/level letter D
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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 3090: 144.6502, Subd. 8 Notice to Visitors (re-issued) scope/level letter C
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(a) A facility must post a sign at each facility entrance accessible to visitors that states: "Electronic monitoring devices, including security cameras and audio devices, may be present to record persons and activities." (b) The facility is responsible for [...]”
Survey completed December 28, 2022: 16 correction orders
- Tag 430: 144G.40 Subd. 2 Uniform checklist disclosure of services Level 1, isolated scope, scope/level letter A · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide a copy of the uniform checklist disclosure of services (UDALSA) with the required content for one of one resident (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide a copy of the uniform checklist disclosure of services (UDALSA) with the required content for one of one resident (R2). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must provide to prospective residents: (1) a disclosure of the categories of assisted living licenses available and the category of license held by the facility; (2) a written checklist listing all services permitted under [...]”
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Food Code, chapter 4626.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota Food Code, chapter 4626. This had the potential to affect all seven residents residing at the facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (i) at least three nutritious meals daily with snacks available seven days per week, according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of [...]”
- Tag 485: 144G.41 Subd 1. (13) (i) (A) and (C) Minimum Requirements Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure at least three nutritious meals daily according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure at least three nutritious meals daily according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. [...]”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (i) at least three nutritious meals daily with snacks available seven days per week, according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of [...]”
- Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 Employee records Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of one employee records (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C) contained a performance evaluation.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of one employee records (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C) contained a performance evaluation. [...]”
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 and failed to post emergency exit diagrams in the facility.
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 and failed to post emergency exit diagrams in the facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The facility must meet the following requirements: (1) have a written emergency disaster plan that contains a plan for evacuation, addresses elements of sheltering in place, identifies temporary relocation sites, and details staff assignments in the event [...]”
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- Tag 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms in all sleeping rooms, failed to provide smoke alarms outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms, and failed to provide smoke alarms that were interconnected so that 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 in all sleeping rooms, failed to provide smoke alarms outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms, and failed to provide smoke alarms that were interconnected so that actuation of one alarm caused all alarms in the dwelling unit to actuate. This deficient condition had the potential to affect all staff, residents, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and: (1) for dwellings or sleeping units, as defined in the State Fire Code: (i) provide smoke alarms in each room used for sleeping purposes; (ii) [...]”
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to
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
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop a fire safety and evacuation plans with the required elements; failed to provide required employee training on the fire safety and evacuation plans; failed to provide training on fire safety and evacuation to residents capable of self-evacuation; and failed to complete required employee evacuation drills.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to develop a fire safety and evacuation plans with the required elements; failed to provide required employee training on the fire safety and evacuation plans; failed to provide training on fire safety and evacuation to residents capable of self-evacuation; and failed to complete required employee evacuation drills. This deficient condition had the potential to affect all staff, residents, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
- Tag 820: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (g) Fire protection and physical environment Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I · correction period: IMMEDIATE
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide facilities that were not a distinct hazard to life.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide facilities that were not a distinct hazard to life. This had the potential to directly affect all residents and staff. [...]”
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 900: 144G.50 Subdivision 1 Contract required Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to execute a written contract prior to providing assisted living services for one of one resident (R2).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to execute a written contract prior to providing assisted living services for one of one resident (R2). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) An assisted living facility may not offer or provide housing or assisted living services to any individual unless it has executed a written contract with the resident. [...]”
- Tag 1470: 144G.63 Subd. 2 Content of required orientation Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure orientation to assisted living statutes included all the required content for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure orientation to assisted living statutes included all the required content for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The orientation must contain the following topics: (1) an overview of this chapter; (2) an introduction and review of the facility's policies and procedures related to the provision of assisted living services by the individual staff person; (3) handling [...]”
- Tag 1530: 144G.64 TRAINING IN DEMENTIA CARE REQUIRED Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C and ULP-F) received the required amount of dementia care training in the required time frame.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C and ULP-F) received the required amount of dementia care training in the required time frame. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must meet the following training requirements: (1) supervisors of direct-care staff must have at least eight hours of initial training on topics specified under paragraph (b) within 120 working hours of the employment start [...]”
- Tag 1690: 144G.71 Subdivision 1 Medication management services Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop and maintain current
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop and maintain current written medication management policies and procedures were developed under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) This section applies only to assisted living facilities that provide medication management services. [...]”
- Tag 1880: 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medications Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were secure and permitted only authorized personnel to have access.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were secure and permitted only authorized personnel to have access. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large [...]”
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
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were maintained with legible information including the expiration date for time sensitive medications for one of one resident (R3) 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 3090: 144.6502, Subd. 8 Notice to Visitors 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 signage was posted at the main entry way of the establishment to display statutory language to disclose electronic monitoring activity.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure signage was posted at the main entry way of the establishment to display statutory language to disclose electronic monitoring activity. This had the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors of the licensee. [...]”
Rule cited: “Subd. 8.Notice to visitors. (a) A facility must post a sign at each facility entrance accessible to visitors that states: "Electronic monitoring devices, including security cameras and audio devices, may be present to record persons and activities." (b) The [...]”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $500.00.
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $3,000.00.
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Substantiated investigations (state reports)
- June 16, 2025 · report HL242533127C
Details
Survey completed July 8, 2025: 2 correction orders
- Tag 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure employment of a licensed assisted living director (LALD), licensed by 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 employment of a licensed assisted living director (LALD), licensed by the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS). This had the potential to affect all residents and staff. [...]”
Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must employ an assisted living director who is licensed or permitted by the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports and affiliated as the director of record with the board.”
- 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 provide sufficient documentation with actions taken to comply with the correction orders from a survey completed April 30, 2025.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide sufficient documentation with actions taken to comply with the correction orders from a survey completed April 30, 2025. The lack of action to ensure compliance with regulations had the potential to affect all residents receiving services from the licensee. [...]”
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 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
- June 11, 2024 · report HL242539359C
Details
Survey completed April 29, 2024: 1 correction order
- Tag 590: 144G.42 Subd. 3 Facility restrictions Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) Days
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Summary: MDH found the licensee allowed a staff member, vice president (VP), to serve as guardian for one of one resident (R1).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee allowed a staff member, vice president (VP), to serve as guardian for one of one resident (R1). 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: “(a) This subdivision does not apply to licensees that are Minnesota counties or other units of government. [...]”
- Tag 590: 144G.42 Subd. 3 Facility restrictions Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) Days
- May 16, 2022 · report HL24253001C
Unsubstantiated investigations (1)
- May 12, 2025 · report HL242531645M · MDH finding: Inconclusive
Details
Allegation, as written: “The alleged perpetrator, (AP), abused the resident, when, after entering the resident's room without permission and the resident became physically aggressive, the AP grabbed the resident's hands behind his back and restrained him on his bed until law enforcement arrived.”
“The Minnesota Department of Health determined abuse was inconclusive.”
Summary: MDH looked into an allegation and found: abuse inconclusive.
MDH’s conclusion, as written: “The Minnesota Department of Health determined abuse was inconclusive. Due to conflicting information provided, it was unable to be determined if abuse occurred. Additionally, the resident declined to provide additional details of the incident.”
Action taken by facility: “The facility completed an incident report, contacted 911, and the resident was transported to the hospital.”
Action taken by MDH: “The facility was found to be in noncompliance.”
Survey completed April 30, 2025: 1 correction order
- Tag 590: 144G.42 Subd. 3 Facility restrictions Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) Days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure licensure requirements were followed when the licensee allowed a staff member, the licensee's former vice president, current administrative personnel, (ADM)-B, to serve as guardian for one of four residents (R1) who resided at the facility.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure licensure requirements were followed when the licensee allowed a staff member, the licensee's former vice president, current administrative personnel, (ADM)-B, to serve as guardian for one of four residents (R1) who resided at the facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) This subdivision does not apply to licensees that are Minnesota counties or other units of government. [...]”
- Tag 590: 144G.42 Subd. 3 Facility restrictions Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) Days
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 1: “a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety”
Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”
Level 3: “a violation that harmed a resident's health or safety, not including serious injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury, impairment, or death”
Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”
Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”
Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”
Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.
What these terms mean
MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”
“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”
For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).
Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.
MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 10 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 THE CEDARS
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility
- License number
- 424989
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2026-03-01
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- Licensee
- THE CEDARS
- County
- Anoka County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Sharon Compton
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 1.3 mi, nursing home 0.6 mi, pharmacy 0.8 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids. 1.3 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center, Anoka. 0.6 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Mary T Home Health, Coon Rapids. 3.9 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 0.8 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55303 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Mississippi Gateway Dialysis, Coon Rapids, 1.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fmc - Coon Rapids, Coon Rapids, 1.6 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fresenius Medical Care - Champlin, Champlin, 1.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 29 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55303.
Mary T Hospice, office in Coon Rapids, 3.9 miles away, straight line
Serenity Hospice Homes LLC, office in Brooklyn Park, 6.8 miles away, straight line
Triniti Hospice, office in Elk River, 11.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Group Health Inc, Coon Rapids. 3.6 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively moderate; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively moderate. By hazard: inland flooding relatively high, tornado relatively moderate, heat wave relatively low, 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 state recorded a finding in June 2025. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- 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?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
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: no FEMA wildfire rating of moderate or higher here |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does The Cedars provide?
The Cedars is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living in Anoka, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 10 residents.
Does Lilisity rate The Cedars?
No. We publish state licensing details for The Cedars 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 The Cedars 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. The Cedars does not publish its prices.
How do I contact The Cedars?
Visit The Cedars at 701 Polk Street, Anoka, MN 55303.
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