The Pines

Last evaluation

June 26, 2026

Evaluations on record

2

Investigations substantiated

1 kept 7 years

Inconclusive

0 kept 4 years

Unsubstantiated

0 kept 3 years

Most recent evaluation (June 26, 2026, state report FY9C11)

MDH: “On June 22, 2026, through June 24, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider and the following correction orders are issued.”

Survey completed June 26, 2026: 3 correction orders

• 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 · fine: $500.00 assessed
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G. [...]”

  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 1060: 144G.52 Subd. 9 Emergency relocation Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide a written notice with required content for an emergency relocation for one of one resident (R2).

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide a written notice with required content for an emergency relocation for one of one resident (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 [...]”

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

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to label time-sensitive medications with an opened-on date for one of one resident (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 a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic [...]”

  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 [...]”

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 780 (144g.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) - Fire Protection And Physical Environment): $500.00

Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $500.00.

Substantiated investigations (state reports)

• June 16, 2025 · report HL205363107C
  Details

  Survey completed April 30, 2025: 1 correction order

  • Tag 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Two (2) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure 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 licensed or permitted by the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports.”

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.

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.