Serendipitous Living

Serendipitous Living

Inspection History

In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
26 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (136% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (162% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2611 This facility has 136% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (26 vs. MN avg 11).↑ 136% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 26.09.91 This facility has 162% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (26 vs. MN avg 9.91).↑ 162% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 11 This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Apple Valley's city center to Serendipitous Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
New Perspective Eagan
IL
AL
MC
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 517
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 45
Rank #130 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #222 / 259
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
New Perspective Prior Lake
IL
AL
MC
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 517
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #350 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #28 / 259
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #57 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
New Perspective Carlson Parkway
IL
AL
MC
Minnetonka
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #85 / 517
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #393 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #73 / 259
A+
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #105 / 517
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 45
Rank #419 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #70 / 136
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #47 / 259
A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
Serendipitous Living
IL
Apple Valley (Cedar Grove)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 45
Rank #549 / 602
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100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #1 / 259
--1
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 10
Rank #259 / 274
26.0
Facility 26.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #266 / 274

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Frequently Asked Questions about Serendipitous Living

What neighborhood is Serendipitous Living in?

Serendipitous Living is in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Apple Valley.

Is Serendipitous Living in a walkable area?

Serendipitous Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Serendipitous Living?

Serendipitous Living's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Serendipitous Living?

No, Serendipitous Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Serendipitous Living have?

Serendipitous Living has 5 beds.

Has Serendipitous Living had any deficiencies?

Serendipitous Living has had 26 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

What is the address of Serendipitous Living?

Serendipitous Living is located at 7935 Upper 139Th Court West, Apple Valley, MN 55044.

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