Sugar Brook Villa

Overview of Sugar Brook Villa

Sugar Brook Villa operates a 12-bed care home on Sugar Hills Road in Cohasset, Minnesota. The single-story house offers a mix of private and shared rooms, and every bed is currently occupied. The ground-floor layout allows residents to move between their bedrooms and the dining area without navigating any stairs.

The everyday routine includes basic lodging, group meals, and help with personal care. State regulators from the Minnesota Department of Health inspected the property and cited several operational deficiencies, including issues with fire safety, emergency planning, infection control, medication handling, staffing files, background checks, resident privacy protections, and kitchen practices.

Families looking for a residential placement can contact the facility director to inquire about joining the waiting list.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
12
Bed community size
12-bed community Rank #371 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 371st out of 529 homes we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 270Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 270 homes we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 270. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
12 / 12
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyItasca

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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 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 19 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 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (73% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (92% 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. 1911 This facility has 73% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (19 vs. MN avg 11).↑ 73% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 19.09.91 This facility has 92% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (19 vs. MN avg 9.91).↑ 92% 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

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 91st (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Family Satisfaction Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Resident Health Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring health outcomes and care quality for residents.

Ranked 121st (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Safety Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring how well the facility maintains a safe environment for residents.

Ranked 55th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Scores

Family Overall Satisfaction
97.4% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Family Satisfaction - Care
87.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
83.3% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
89.9% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Places of interest near Sugar Brook Villa

Address 5.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cohasset's city center to Sugar Brook Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
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
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
Sugar Brook Villa
AL
Cohasset (Deer Lake)
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 61
Rank #371 / 529
No-Private / Shared Rooms-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 270
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19
Facility 19
MN AVG 10
Rank #239 / 274
19.0
Facility 19.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #248 / 274

Frequently Asked Questions about Sugar Brook Villa

What neighborhood is Sugar Brook Villa in?

Sugar Brook Villa is in the Deer Lake neighborhood of Cohasset.

What is the occupancy rate at Sugar Brook Villa?

Sugar Brook Villa's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Sugar Brook Villa?

No, Sugar Brook Villa has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Sugar Brook Villa have?

Sugar Brook Villa has 12 beds.

Has Sugar Brook Villa had any deficiencies?

Sugar Brook Villa has had 19 reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Sugar Brook Villa?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Sugar Brook Villa in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Sugar Brook Villa?

Sugar Brook Villa is located at 20868 Sugar Hills Road, Cohasset, MN 55721.

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