Gleseners Assisted Living
Gleseners Assisted Living runs a small care home on Main Street in Bird Island, Minnesota. The property is a single-level building with a 15-bed capacity and currently houses 11 residents, meaning the daily environment is smaller and less hectic than a conventional institution. The single-story layout lets residents access the dining area and lounges without climbing any stairs, which helps those with physical limitations.
The staff handles everyday needs such as lodging, meals, laundry, and basic help with dressing or bathing. Minnesota state inspectors check the property across standard operating areas, including building maintenance, care plans, emergency readiness, and resident communication protocols.
The town carries a walkability score of 41 out of 100, meaning that while someone can walk to a few spots along Main Street, a vehicle or local transit link is necessary to get to major shopping centers and medical appointments.
Families looking for a small-town residential care setting can call the administrator to check on the four open beds.
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About this community
Occupancy
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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 2025 vs. Minnesota state average• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 7 | 11 | This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 36% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 7.0 | 9.91 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 9.91).↓ 29% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 1 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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0.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bird Island's city center to Gleseners Assisted 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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>
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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>
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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>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| New Perspective Eagan | AL IL MC | Eagan | 145
Facility
145
MN AVG
61
Rank
#38 / 529 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
MN AVG
45
Rank
#133 / 614 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
18
Rank
#47 / 137 |
50.3%
Facility
50.3%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#233 / 270 | 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 Carlson Parkway | AL IL MC | Minnetonka | 115
Facility
115
MN AVG
61
Rank
#87 / 529 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MN AVG
45
Rank
#399 / 614 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
18
Rank
#47 / 137 |
88.7%
Facility
88.7%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#77 / 270 | 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 | AL IL MC | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 107
Facility
107
MN AVG
61
Rank
#108 / 529 | No |
29
Facility
29
MN AVG
45
Rank
#427 / 614 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
18
Rank
#71 / 137 |
93.5%
Facility
93.5%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#49 / 270 | 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 | ||
| New Perspective Columbia Heights | AL MC NH | Columbia Heights | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
61
Rank
#158 / 529 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
MN AVG
45
Rank
#174 / 614 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
18
Rank
#47 / 137 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#86 / 270 | A+ | 85%
Facility
85%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#50 / 149 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
MN AVG
10
Rank
#60 / 274 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#72 / 274 | ||
| Gleseners Assisted Living | AL | Bird Island | 15
Facility
15
MN AVG
61
Rank
#368 / 529 | No |
41
Facility
41
MN AVG
45
Rank
#331 / 614 | - | - |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#175 / 270 | - | 91.7%
Facility
91.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#12 / 149 | 1 | 7
Facility
7
MN AVG
10
Rank
#84 / 274 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#97 / 274 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Gleseners Assisted Living
Is Gleseners Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Gleseners Assisted Living has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Gleseners Assisted Living?
Gleseners Assisted Living's occupancy is 73%.
Are pets allowed at Gleseners Assisted Living?
No, Gleseners Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Gleseners Assisted Living have?
Gleseners Assisted Living has 15 beds.
Has Gleseners Assisted Living had any deficiencies?
Gleseners Assisted Living has had 7 reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).
What is the address of Gleseners Assisted Living?
Gleseners Assisted Living is located at 150 Main St, Bird Island, MN 55310.
What is the phone number of Gleseners Assisted Living?
(320) 365-3823 will put you in contact with the team at Gleseners Assisted Living.
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