All citations for Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 16, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 11, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.