All citations for MN Veterans Home-MPLS

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 25 of 60 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (August 11, 2025).
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
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 July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
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 July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0901, Electrical Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2024).
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 March 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
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 July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 31, 2026).
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).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.