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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.
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 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
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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 Waters of Excelsior is located in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.
The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
| The Waters of Excelsior |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Excelsior (Water Street) | 145
Facility
145
MN AVG
61
Rank
#38 / 532 | No |
64
Facility
64
MN AVG
43
Rank
#142 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#77 / 302 | - | 5 | 88.7%
Facility
88.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#33 / 149 | 1 | 9
Facility
9
MN AVG
10
Rank
#124 / 276 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#139 / 276 | |
| Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 111
Facility
111
MN AVG
61
Rank
#98 / 532 | No |
37
Facility
37
MN AVG
43
Rank
#357 / 632 | - | 29
Facility
29
MN AVG
18
Rank
#20 / 137 |
81.1%
Facility
81.1%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#134 / 302 | - | 3 | 87.1%
Facility
87.1%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#41 / 149 | 4 | 21
Facility
21
MN AVG
10
Rank
#250 / 276 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#74 / 276 | |
| Nine Mile Creek Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 107
Facility
107
MN AVG
61
Rank
#109 / 532 | No |
29
Facility
29
MN AVG
43
Rank
#423 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
18
Rank
#71 / 137 |
93.5%
Facility
93.5%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#50 / 302 | A+ | 4 | 80.7%
Facility
80.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#76 / 149 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10
Rank
#5 / 276 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 276 | |
| New Perspective Columbia Heights |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbia Heights | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
61
Rank
#159 / 532 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
MN AVG
43
Rank
#173 / 632 | - | 18
Facility
18
MN AVG
18
Rank
#50 / 137 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#95 / 302 | A+ | 3 | 85%
Facility
85%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#50 / 149 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
MN AVG
10
Rank
#61 / 276 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#75 / 276 | |
| Stoney River Ramsey |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Ramsey (Nowthen Boulevard Northwest) | 80
Facility
80
MN AVG
61
Rank
#175 / 532 | No |
38
Facility
38
MN AVG
43
Rank
#350 / 632 | - | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
18
Rank
#71 / 137 |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#48 / 302 | - | 3 | 72.7%
Facility
72.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#118 / 149 | 1 | 21
Facility
21
MN AVG
10
Rank
#250 / 276 | 21.0
Facility
21.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#258 / 276 |
The Waters of Excelsior is in the Water Street neighborhood of Excelsior.
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.
The Waters of Excelsior's occupancy is 90%.
The Waters of Excelsior has 145 beds.
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Waters of Excelsior in the photo gallery on this page.
(952) 207-7220 will put you in contact with the team at The Waters of Excelsior.
The Waters of Excelsior is in Hennepin County.
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