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The Waters of Excelsior
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Excelsior, MN
Front entrance of a senior living facility with landscaped area Bright common area with seating and tables Cozy living room setting in a senior care facility Cozy resident bedroom with a bed and natural light

The Waters of Excelsior

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Excelsior, MN
723 Water St, Excelsior, MN 55331 View map
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Overview of The Waters of Excelsior

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The Waters of Excelsior offers assisted living and independent living in Excelsior, MN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Both care levels are available here. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living now and may later need help with daily tasks without leaving the community. It has 145 beds, giving the setting a larger community scale. A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and selected errands may be possible without a car for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, allowing a resident to live with a pet.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 145 Rank #34 / 480Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 34th out of 480 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #121 / 527Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 121st out of 527 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
64 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #65 / 235Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 65th out of 235 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 235. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
89.7% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Minnesota average: 75.7%
Occupied beds
130 / 145

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyHennepin

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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 data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 9 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (18% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% below)

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. 911.0 This facility has 18% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 18% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 9.09.9 This facility has 9% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 9.9).↓ 9% better

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. 11.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
4 / 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 72nd (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Quality of Life Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
5 / 5

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

Ranked 1st (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Resident Health Rating
5 / 5

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

Ranked 1st (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Safety Rating
2 / 5

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

Ranked 106th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
73.7% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
95.1% High

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

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
88.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
85.4% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
95.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
91.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
86.1% High

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

Family Satisfaction - Cost
81.0% High

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

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
85.6% High

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

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
The Waters of Excelsior
AL
IL
Excelsior
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 60
Rank #34 / 480
Yes
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 45
Rank #121 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed-
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #65 / 235
-
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #32 / 143
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #112 / 249
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #123 / 249
New Perspective Eagan
AL
IL
MC
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 60
Rank #34 / 480
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 45
Rank #112 / 527
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #200 / 235
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #121 / 143
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #13 / 249
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #17 / 249
New Perspective Prior Lake
AL
IL
MC
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 60
Rank #64 / 480
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #308 / 527
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #29 / 235
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #53 / 143
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #162 / 249
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #172 / 249
New Perspective Columbia Heights
AL
MC
NH
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 60
Rank #146 / 480
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 45
Rank #149 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #79 / 235
A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #47 / 143
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #59 / 249
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #69 / 249
New Perspective Mahtomedi
AL
IL
MC
Mahtomedi
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 60
Rank #301 / 480
Yes
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #165 / 527
Studio
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #158 / 235
A+
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #45 / 143
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #128 / 249
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #138 / 249

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Waters of Excelsior

Is The Waters of Excelsior in a walkable area?

The Waters of Excelsior has a walk score of 64. Somewhat 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 89.7%.

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.

Has The Waters of Excelsior had any deficiencies?

The Waters of Excelsior has had 9 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

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 levels of care does The Waters of Excelsior provide?

The Waters of Excelsior offers Assisted Living & Independent Living.

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