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
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 (73% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (92% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 19 | 11 | This facility has 73% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (19 vs. MN avg 11).↑ 73% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
| 19.0 | 9.91 | This facility has 92% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (19 vs. MN avg 9.91).↑ 92% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Sugar Brook Villa
5.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cohasset's city center to Sugar Brook Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
Calculate Travel Distance to Sugar Brook Villa
Add your location
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 | - | - | 1 | 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.
Guides for Better Senior Living
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Assisted Living Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance





