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.

Bed community size
12-bed community Rank #370 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 370th out of 528 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #617 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 617th out of 632 homes in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 282Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 282 homes in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 282. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 19 deficiencies

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (90% 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. 1910 This facility has 90% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (19 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 90% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • May 7, 2025 inspection found 19 deficiencies including fire safety code violations, infection control lapses, medication administration errors, and failure to develop a staffing plan with appropriate metrics.
  • Facility failed to maintain required emergency postings, emergency preparedness plans, and background study clearance for maintenance staff.
  • Food service violations and failure to secure medications or maintain resident privacy during medication administration were also cited.

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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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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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.

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.

What is the phone number of Sugar Brook Villa?

(218) 326-5730 will put you in contact with the team at Sugar Brook Villa.

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