MN Veterans Home-Mpls
5101 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417 · (651) 539-2400
Government - State · 341 certified beds
MN Veterans Home-Mpls has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 5 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 9, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 9, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.July 9, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 9, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.July 9, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.September 22, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Have policies and procedures ensuring the administrator's responsibilities for facility closure are completed successfully.July 31, 2025 · F0846 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 17, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 6.21 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.47 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.00 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 341 |
| Average residents per day | 293.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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