Assisted Living and Memory Care
The Waters on 50th
3500 50th Street West, Minneapolis, MN 55410 · Map
Licensed for 110 residents · THE WATERS ON 50TH
The Waters on 50th is a state-licensed assisted living, memory care community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is licensed for 110 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, 110 residents
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 425135, current license dated May 15, 2026. Licensee THE WATERS ON 50TH.
Nearest emergency room
1.8 miles
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, rated 5 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 Waters on 50th this community | 110 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated | |
| Open Heart Residence | 0.1 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Dr Thomas H Johnson Hws, Penn Avenue South | 1.0 mi | 8 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
| Imran Healthcare Services | 1.0 mi | 10 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Dr Thomas H Johnson Hws, West 55th Street | 1.0 mi | 8 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
State inspection record0 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- October 10, 2024
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 0 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 1 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (October 10, 2024, state report 6RHP11)
MDH: “On October 7, 2024, through October 10, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider.”
Survey completed October 10, 2024: 6 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Please refer to the FBEIR for any compliance dates
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the [...]”
Rule cited: “(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 970: 144G.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
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 of a resident.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident. This had the potential to affect all current 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 1500: 144G.63 Subd. 5 Required annual training Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure annual training included all required topics for each 12 months of employment for one of one employee (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure annual training included all required topics for each 12 months of employment for one of one employee (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All staff that perform direct services must complete at least eight hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment. [...]”
- Tag 1820: 144G.71 Subd. 13 Prescriptions Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the prescriber orders for one of four residents (R4) was complete.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the prescriber orders for one of four residents (R4) was complete. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at an isolated scope (when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred [...]”
Rule cited: “There must be a current written or electronically recorded prescription as defined in section 151.01, subdivision 16a, for all prescribed medications that the assisted living facility is managing for the resident.”
- Tag 1910: 144G.71 Subd. 22 Disposition of medications Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to document in the resident's
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to document in the resident's record the disposition of the medication including the prescription numbers as applicable, for one of one discharged resident (R5). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Any current medications being managed by the assisted living facility must be provided to the resident when the resident's service plan ends or medication management services are no longer part of the service plan. [...]”
- Tag 2320: 144G.91 Subd. 4 (b) Appropriate care and services Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were administered according to policy and accepted standards of practice by one of three staff (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-G) observed during medication administration.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were administered according to policy and accepted standards of practice by one of three staff (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-G) observed during medication administration. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Residents have the right to receive health care and other assisted living services with continuity from people who are properly trained and competent to perform their duties and in sufficient numbers to adequately provide the services agreed to in the [...]”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance; no immediate fines.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- February 28, 2023: report IS3P11 · 10 correction orders
Details
Survey completed March 3, 2023: 10 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the [...]”
Rule cited: “(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 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
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure an individual abuse prevention plan (IAPP) was developed to include statements of the specific measures to be taken to minimize the risk of abuse for one of five residents (R6).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure an individual abuse prevention plan (IAPP) was developed to include statements of the specific measures to be taken to minimize the risk of abuse for one of five residents (R6). [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) The facility must develop and implement an individual abuse prevention plan for each vulnerable adult. [...]”
- 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
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based interview and record review, the licensee failed to show fire protection procedures necessary for residents, and procedures for movement, evacuation, or relocation including identification of unique or unusual resident needs; failed to provide required employee training on fire safety and evacuation. This 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 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 the required content for an emergency relocation to the resident, legal representative, or designated representative and failed to provide the notice to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) when the emergency relocation was greater than four (4) days for one of one resident (R4).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide a written notice with the required content for an emergency relocation to the resident, legal representative, or designated representative and failed to provide the notice to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) when the emergency relocation was greater than four (4) days for one of one resident (R4). [...]”
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 1650: 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f) Service plan, implementation and revisions to Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure resident
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure resident service plans included all the required content for four of four residents (R2, R3, R4, R5). [...]”
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 [...]”
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- Tag 1730: 144G.71 Subd. 5 Individualized medication management plan Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop an individualized medication management record
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to develop an individualized medication management record with the required content for one of four residents (R4). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) For each resident receiving medication management services, the assisted living facility must prepare and include in the service plan a written statement of the medication management services that will be provided to the resident. [...]”
- Tag 1880: 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medications Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were stored securely for one of four residents (R4).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were stored securely for one of four residents (R4). 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
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were stored according to manufacturer's instructions for beyond use date of a time-dated drug for one of one resident (R7).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were stored according to manufacturer's instructions for beyond use date of a time-dated drug for one of one resident (R7). [...]”
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 2170: 144G.84 SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to conduct an individualized written activity evaluation that addressed all six provisions and failed to develop an individualized activity plan based on the evaluation for two of two residents (R2, R3) with dementia.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to conduct an individualized written activity evaluation that addressed all six provisions and failed to develop an individualized activity plan based on the evaluation for two of two residents (R2, R3) with dementia. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each resident must be evaluated for activities according to the licensing rules of the facility. [...]”
- Tag 2350: 144G.91 Subd. 7 Courteous treatment Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure resident's property was treated with dignity and respect when receiving medications for two of two residents (R4, R5) observed during medication pass.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure resident's property was treated with dignity and respect when receiving medications for two of two residents (R4, R5) observed during medication pass. [...]”
Rule cited: “Residents have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect, and to have the resident's property treated with respect”
From MDH’s letter: no immediate fines.
- 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
Unsubstantiated investigations (1)
- February 12, 2024 · report HL302826545M · MDH finding: Not Substantiated
Details
Allegation, as written: “The facility neglected the resident when they failed to administer medications as prescribed by the provider resulting in worsening skin condition on the resident's buttocks.”
“The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was not substantiated.”
Summary: MDH looked into an allegation and found: neglect not substantiated.
MDH’s conclusion, as written: “The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was not substantiated. Although there was a delay in the initiation of a prescribed medication, the medication was administered as prescribed. Upon identification of the error, the physician was updated and made no changes to the resident's medication. There was not enough evidence available to support that the delay in the initiation of the medication resulted in a worsening of the resident's skin condition.”
Action taken by facility: “The facility investigated the medication errors, educated staff, implemented a new process for the resident's medication administration, updated the family and the provider, and completed corrective actions for the staff involved.”
Action taken by MDH: “No further action taken at this time.”
Survey completed January 8, 2024: no correction orders issued.
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”
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 110 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 WATERS ON 50TH
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
- License number
- 425135
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2026-05-15
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- Licensee
- THE WATERS ON 50TH
- County
- Hennepin County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Heidi Elliott
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 1.8 mi, nursing home 1.5 mi, pharmacy 0.3 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina. 1.8 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 5 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Edenbrook of Edina, Minneapolis. 1.5 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Care Svcs, Minneapolis. 1.7 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 0.3 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55410 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc Dialysis - South Minneapolis, Minneapolis, 2.4 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Minneapolis Uptown Dialysis, Minneapolis, 2.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Concerto Minnesota LLC, Saint Louis Park, 2.7 miles away, straight line - Hospice
- 17 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55410.
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, office in Saint Louis Park, 1.7 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Brighton Hospice, office in Saint Louis Park, 2.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Lifesprk Hospice LLC, office in Saint Louis Park, 3.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Park Nicollet Clinic, St Louis Park. 2.1 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 high, 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?
- How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
- What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
- How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
What we checked12 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection records | Sep 28, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: 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 |
| The community’s own website | Could not read the site |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does The Waters on 50th provide?
The Waters on 50th is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living, memory care in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 110 residents.
Does Lilisity rate The Waters on 50th?
No. We publish state licensing details for The Waters on 50th 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 Waters on 50th cost?
Assisted Living in Hennepin County typically starts at $2,500 to $4,400 a month. Based on 18 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The Waters on 50th does not publish its prices.
How do I contact The Waters on 50th?
Use The Waters on 50th's website, thewaters.com/locations/the-waters-50th-minneapolis-mn, or visit at 3500 50th Street West, Minneapolis, MN 55410.
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