Assisted Living
Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living)
715 Victor Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 · Map
Licensed for 65 residents · VISTA PRAIRIE AT WINDMILL PONDS LLC
Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living) is a state-licensed assisted living community in Alexandria, Minnesota. It is licensed for 65 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, 65 residents
Assisted Living Facility 426094, current license dated Aug 1, 2026. Licensee VISTA PRAIRIE AT WINDMILL PONDS LLC.
Nearest emergency room
1.3 miles
Alomere Health, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living) this community | 65 | Not published | Active | 2 substantiated | |
| Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living and Memory Care) | 0.1 mi | 26 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Autumn Cottages | 0.2 mi | 20 | $7,595/mo | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Edgewood Alexandria Senior Liv | 0.4 mi | 62 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
| Nelson Gables | 0.7 mi | 67 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
State inspection record2 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- March 13, 2025
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 2 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 1 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (March 13, 2025, state report QL4O11)
MDH: “On March 10, 2025, through March 13, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider.”
Survey completed March 13, 2025: 7 correction orders
- 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 the required content for one of three residents (R1).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure an individual abuse prevention plan (IAPP) was developed to include the required content for one of three residents (R1). [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) The facility must develop and implement an individual abuse prevention plan for each vulnerable adult. [...]”
- 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 employees performing direct care services completed the required eight hours of annual training for one of one employee, (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employees performing direct care services completed the required eight hours of annual training for one of one employee, (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F). [...]”
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 1530: 144G.64 TRAINING IN DEMENTIA CARE REQUIRED Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of two
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of two employees, (unlicensed personnel/ULP-E) 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: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure accountability of controlled substances was maintained by failure to implement the policy for six of six residents (R5, R6, R7, R8, R11, R13).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure accountability of controlled substances was maintained by failure to implement the policy for six of six residents (R5, R6, R7, R8, R11, R13). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) This section applies only to assisted living facilities that provide medication management services. [...]”
- Tag 1760: 144G.71 Subd. 8 Documentation of administration of medication 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 as ordered for one of one resident (R11).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered for one of one resident (R11). 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 [...]”
Rule cited: “Each medication administered by the assisted living facility staff must be documented in the resident's record. The documentation must include the signature and title of the person who administered the medication. [...]”
- 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 according to manufacturer's recommendations for one of one resident (R9).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were stored according to manufacturer's recommendations for one of one resident (R9). [...]”
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, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were maintained bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration date for time sensitive medications and failed to monitor for expired medications for two of two medication storage carts.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were maintained bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration date for time sensitive medications and failed to monitor for expired medications for two of two medication storage carts. [...]”
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; no immediate fines.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- September 9, 2022: report VVPG11 · 6 correction orders
Details
Survey completed October 7, 2022: 3 correction orders
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
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 1620: 144G.70 Subd. 2 (c-e) Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(c) Resident reassessment and monitoring must be conducted no more than 14 calendar days after initiation of services. [...]”
- Tag 2310: 144G.91 Subd. 4 Appropriate care and services (re-issued) Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care, medical, or nursing standards for two of two residents (R6, R7) with siderails.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care, medical, or nursing standards for two of two residents (R6, R7) with siderails. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Residents have the right to care and assisted living services that are appropriate based on the resident's needs and according to an up-to-date service plan subject to accepted health care standards.”
Survey completed September 9, 2022: 3 correction orders
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain the facility physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain the facility physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. This deficient condition had the ability to affect a limited number of residents. [...]”
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 1620: 144G.70 Subd. 2 (c-e) Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) completed an ongoing reassessment and monitoring on or before day 90 for four of four residents (R1, R2, R3, R4) as required. [...]”
Rule cited: “(c) Resident reassessment and monitoring must be conducted no more than 14 calendar days after initiation of services. [...]”
- Tag 2310: 144G.91 Subd. 4 Appropriate care and services Level 3, isolated scope, scope/level letter G · correction period: IMMEDIATE
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the care and services were provided according to acceptable health care and medical, or nursing standards for one of four residents (R1) with an assistive device attached to the bed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the care and services were provided according to acceptable health care and medical, or nursing standards for one of four residents (R1) with an assistive device attached to the bed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Residents have the right to care and assisted living services that are appropriate based on the resident's needs and according to an up-to-date service plan subject to accepted health care standards.”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $3,000.00.
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Substantiated investigations (state reports)
- September 27, 2023 · report HL216427707M · MDH finding: Substantiated, facility responsibility
Details
Allegation, as written: “The alleged perpetrator (AP) neglected the resident when they failed to implement prescribed orders for furosemide (a diuretic medication) for seven days. The resident developed weeping wounds on her lower extremities, was transferred to the emergency department, and was admitted to the hospital.”
“The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated.”
“The facility was responsible for the maltreatment.”
Summary: MDH looked into an allegation and found: neglect substantiated (facility responsibility).
MDH’s conclusion, as written: “The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated. The facility was responsible for the maltreatment. The facility failed to implement prescribed furosemide orders or identify a medication error for nine days. In addition, the facility failed to provide care, services, and monitoring of the resident's edema including applying the residents' ace wraps daily. As a result, the resident developed weeping wounds with malodorous green drainage and severe pain. The resident was transferred to the emergency department and admitted to the hospital. An equal opportunity employer.”
Action taken by facility: “The facility reported the concern to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center. Investigated the concern, then implemented new processes to ensure orders are implemented and safe accurate medication/treatment administration services are provided. Education was provided to staff to ensure compliance with providers orders.”
Action taken by MDH: “The responsible party will be notified of their right to appeal the maltreatment finding. The facility was found to be in noncompliance.”
Survey completed September 11, 2023: 1 correction order
- Tag 2360: 144G.91 Subd. 8 Freedom from maltreatment
Details
Summary: MDH found the facility failed to ensure one of one residents (R1) were free from maltreatment.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of one residents (R1) were free from maltreatment. R1 was neglected. Findings include: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a determination maltreatment occurred, and the facility was responsible for the maltreatment, in connection with incidents which occurred at the facility. Please refer to the public maltreatment report for details.”
Rule cited: “Residents have the right to be free from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; neglect; financial exploitation; and all forms of maltreatment covered under the Vulnerable Adults Act.”
- Tag 2360: 144G.91 Subd. 8 Freedom from maltreatment
- December 21, 2021 · report HL21642001C
Unsubstantiated investigations (1)
- April 29, 2024 · report HL216422582M · MDH finding: Not Substantiated
Details
Allegation, as written: “The resident was neglected when the facility failed to identify a change of condition, and provide appropriate care, services, and monitoring for a diabetic resident with a history of alcohol abuse. The resident had an unwitnessed fall with a head laceration, was transferred to the emergency department (ED), and diagnosed with a brain bleed. The resident died.”
“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 the resident had an episode of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) the week prior resulting in a fall, there was no change of condition or services, and the resident's blood sugar at the time of the incident was normal. The resident had a history of falls related to alcoholism but had been sober since 2009. Facility staff were not aware the resident was drinking prior to the incident and the residents plan of care was being implemented.”
Action taken by facility: “The facility checked on the resident, called 911 and had the resident transferred for evaluation and treatment. The facility timely reported the incident to the Minnesota Abuse Adult Reporting Center (MAARC) and investigated the incident.”
Action taken by MDH: “No further action taken at this time.”
Survey completed April 4, 2024: no correction orders issued.
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”
Level 3: “a violation that harmed a resident's health or safety, not including serious injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury, impairment, or death”
Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”
Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”
Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”
Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.
What these terms mean
MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”
“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”
For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).
Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.
MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 65 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 VISTA PRAIRIE AT WINDMILL PONDS LLC
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility
- License number
- 426094
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2026-08-01
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Licensee
- VISTA PRAIRIE AT WINDMILL PONDS LLC
- County
- Douglas County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Anna Petersmeyer
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 0.8 mi, pharmacy 1.1 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Alomere Health, Alexandria. 1.3 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Knute Nelson Care Center, Alexandria. 0.8 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Vivie Home Health, Alexandria. 2.3 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 1.1 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 56308 as micropolitan (micropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fresenius Kidney Care Douglas County, Alexandria, 1.3 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 5 of 5 stars)
- Hospice
- 16 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 56308.
Moments Hospice Of Alexandria LLC, office in Alexandria, 0.6 miles away, straight line
Horizon Public Health, office in Alexandria, 1.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 5 of 5 stars)
Vivie Hospice, office in Alexandria, 2.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Allina Health System, Annandale. 73.9 miles away, straight line. 2 geriatric medicine doctors 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 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 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?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
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 Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living) provide?
Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living) is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living in Alexandria, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 65 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living)?
No. We publish state licensing details for Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living) 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 Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living) 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. Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living) does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living)?
Use Vista Prairie at Windmill Pond (Assisted Living)'s website, vistaprairie.org/windmill-ponds, or visit at 715 Victor Street, Alexandria, MN 56308.
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