The Waters of Excelsior
The Waters of Excelsior is one of the trusted memory care homes with assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services in Excelsior. The beautiful nursing home community boasts a dedicated team of professionals who can go above and beyond for its residents. Compassion is at the heart of their resident-centered service, so seniors can feel comfortable and secure in a friendly environment with a home-like setting. The trusted senior living home in Excelsior is where unmatched comfort seamlessly blends wonderfully with compassionate care.
As a proud Monarch Healthcare Management, The Waters ensures attentive care that offers residents comfort and belonging. Community services include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating memory care activities, engaging social activities and programs, therapy services that include speech, occupational, and physical therapy, wound care, advanced respiratory care, and therapeutic programming, among many others.
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 (10% below)
• Deficiencies per year (10% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 14, 2025 follow-up survey verified substantial compliance with all nine previously cited deficiencies from October 24, 2024.
- Prior deficiencies included food safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, medication errors, and resident assessment delays.
- Original survey found nine deficiencies including background study noncompliance, medication administration errors, and unsafe use of consumer bed rails.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Excelsior's city center to The Waters of Excelsior's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.41 miles to nearest hospital (St. Francis Regional Medical Center)
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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
| The Waters of Excelsior | AL IL | Excelsior (Water Street) | 145 | No | 64 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Folkestone | AL IL MC NH SNF | Wayzata (South Wayzata Boulevard) | 90 | No | 53 | - |
| Mankato Lodge Senior Living | AL NH IL RC | Mankato | 70 | No | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Lifecare Medical Center | AL HOS NH PC SNF | Se Roseau | 45 | No | 58 | - |
| Pelican Valley Senior Living | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Pelican Rapids (East Mill Avenue) | 28 | No | 58 | Private Rooms |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Waters of Excelsior
What neighborhood is The Waters of Excelsior in?
The Waters of Excelsior is in the Water Street neighborhood of Excelsior.
Is The Waters of Excelsior in a walkable area?
The Waters of Excelsior has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at The Waters of Excelsior?
The Waters of Excelsior's occupancy is 90%.
Are pets allowed at The Waters of Excelsior?
Yes, The Waters of Excelsior allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Waters of Excelsior have?
The Waters of Excelsior has 145 beds.
Are there photos of The Waters of Excelsior?
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Waters of Excelsior in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Waters of Excelsior?
The Waters of Excelsior is located at 723 Water St, Excelsior, MN 55331.
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