The Waters of Excelsior
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Excelsior, MN

The Waters of Excelsior

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Excelsior, MN

Overview of 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.

Bed community size
145-bed community Rank #38 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 529 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #142 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #70 / 283Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 283 homes in Minnesota for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 283. 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
130 / 145
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

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 9 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (10% below)
• Deficiencies per year (10% below)
Latest Inspection January 14, 2025 Follow Up

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. 910 This facility has 10% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 910 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 Info 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.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
4 / 5

staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day

Quality of Life Rating
4 / 5

resident well-being and satisfaction

Family Satisfaction Rating
5 / 5

surveys of residents' family members

Resident Health Rating
5 / 5

health outcomes and care quality for residents

Safety Rating
2 / 5

how well the facility maintains a safe environment for residents

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
73.7% Moderate

resident well-being and satisfaction

Family Overall Satisfaction
95.1% High

surveys of residents' family members

Food Quality Score
88.7% High

satisfaction with food quality and meal service

Community Activities Score
85.4% High

meaningful activities and engagement opportunities

Safety & Privacy Score
95.1% High

safety and privacy conditions for residents

Religion & Spirituality Score
91.7% High

support for religious and spiritual needs

Family Satisfaction - Care
86.1% High

family satisfaction with overall care experience

Family Satisfaction - Cost
81.0% High

family satisfaction with value and cost of care

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
85.6% High

family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping

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Pets Allowed

Places of interest near The Waters of Excelsior

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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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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