West View Assisted Living Apartments

Last evaluation

May 15, 2024

Evaluations on record

1

Investigations substantiated

1 kept 7 years

Inconclusive

1 kept 4 years

Unsubstantiated

0 kept 3 years

Most recent evaluation (May 15, 2024, state report VS1Y11)

MDH: “On May 13, 2024, through May 15, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider, and the following correction orders are issued.”

Survey completed May 15, 2024: 5 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, 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: “(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 510: 144G.41 Subd. 3 Infection control program 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 establish and maintain an infection control program to comply with accepted health care, medical and nursing standards for infection control for two of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E, licensed practical nurse (LPN)-C) observed to provide medication management services.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to establish and maintain an infection control program to comply with accepted health care, medical and nursing standards for infection control for two of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E, licensed practical nurse (LPN)-C) observed to provide medication management services. [...]”

  Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must establish and maintain an infection control program that complies with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. [...]”

• Tag 1060: 144G.52 Subd. 9 Emergency relocation Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · 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 for one of one resident (R7) whom was hospitalized.

  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 for one of one resident (R7) whom was hospitalized. [...]”

  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 1770: 144G.71 Subd. 9 Documentation of medication setup Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to document all required content for medication set up for one of one resident (R1).

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to document all required content for medication set up 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 a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure [...]”

  Rule cited: “Documentation of dates of medication setup, name of medication, quantity of dose, times to be administered, route of administration, and name of person completing medication setup must be done at the time of setup.”

• Tag 1880: 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medications Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
  Details

  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure expired medications were not available for use in one of two medication carts (upstairs).

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure expired medications were not available for use in one of two medication carts (upstairs). [...]”

  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.”

From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.

Fines assessed by MDH

• Tag 510 (144g.41 Subd. 3 - Infection Control Program): $500.00

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

Substantiated investigations (state reports)

• March 22, 2022 · report HL30815001M

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 25 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.