Covenant Living of Golden Valley
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hennepin County, MN
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Covenant Living of Golden Valley

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hennepin County, MN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Overview of Covenant Living of Golden Valley

(763) 546-6125

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 57.2% Above MN avg. ▲ 57.2% Above MN avg.MN average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 77.9% Above MN avg. ▲ 77.9% Above MN avg.MN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 22.1% Above MN avg. ▲ 22.1% Above MN avg.MN average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 27.9% Above MN avg. ▲ 27.9% Above MN avg.MN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Minnesota state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 15th out of 89 homes in Minnesota for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 22m per day
Rank #15 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 89 homes in Minnesota. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 89 Minnesota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.
This facility Minnesota avg (4h 46m per day)
vs Minnesota avg
+13%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +78% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 12m per day ▲ 13% State avg: 1h 4m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 1m per day ▲ 63% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 25m per day ▼ 3% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 18m per day ▲ 18% State avg: 3h 40m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 8m per day ▲ 78% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 45m per day ▲ 10% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 88

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupancy rate
66.9% Rank #229 / 331Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 229th out of 331 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 331. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #272 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 272nd out of 632 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Maintenance-Free Living
Wooded Campus
Nature Preserve
Specific ProgramsResidential Living
Operating HoursResidential Living 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Assisted Living 24/7

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Governmental community
Operated by state authorities.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.0M
Governmental community Operated by state authorities.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.5M Rank #44 / 89Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 89 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Minnesota average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.0M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$363.5K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #42 / 89Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 89 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.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.
$6.5M 62% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #49 / 89Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 89 homes in Minnesota. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Minnesota average. Well-run Minnesota facilities typically land around 61–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$12.5M

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 490 / 567 / 600 / 670 / 822 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Covenant Living of Golden Valley

Balsam 1 Bedroom 1 Bath
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Evergreen 1 Bedroom 1 Bath
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Birch 1 Bedroom 1 Bath
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Hawthorne 1 Bedroom 1 Bath
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Juniper 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath
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Cedar 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath
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Linden 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath
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Cottonwood 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
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Spruce 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
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Spruce 4 & 5 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
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Walnut 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
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Maple 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
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Redwood 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
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Aspen Alcove Floor Plan
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Chestnut 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
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Tamarack 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Golden Valley's city center to Covenant Living of Golden Valley's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

3 facilities compared · CMS & MN Dept. of Health data

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Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 79.7%
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-6%
3.73
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58
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5.3
Facility 5.3
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Facility 55
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$9.0M
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MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #59 / 89
$4.8M
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53.8%
Facility 53.8%
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #38 / 89
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The Villas at Robbinsdale
NH
AL
Robbinsdale
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 61
Rank #184 / 532
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #90 / 331
+10%
3.94
Facility 3.94
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #69 / 89
-12%-17%
$121.2k
Facility $121.2k
MN AVG $47.9k
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37
Facility 37
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #67 / 90
3.7
Facility 3.7
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Rank #41 / 90
269-
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 43
Rank #327 / 632
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$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #61 / 89
$4.1M
Facility $4.1M
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #50 / 89
46.1%
Facility 46.1%
MN AVG 50.7%
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Centennial Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation -
NH
Minneapolis (Bassett Creek)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #159 / 532
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #247 / 331
-24%
5.57
Facility 5.57
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #12 / 89
----40%+17%
$174.0k
Facility $174.0k
MN AVG $47.9k
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157
Facility 157
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5.6
Facility 5.6
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Rank #76 / 90
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Facility 32
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Rank #395 / 632
George Katz
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Facility $8.8M
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Facility $7.5M
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85.1%
Facility 85.1%
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #2 / 89
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Minnesota

Covenant Living of Golden Valley is located in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Covenant Living of Golden Valley

What neighborhood is Covenant Living of Golden Valley in?

Covenant Living of Golden Valley is in the Saint Croix Avenue North neighborhood of Golden Valley.

Is Covenant Living of Golden Valley in a walkable area?

Covenant Living of Golden Valley has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Covenant Living of Golden Valley?

Covenant Living of Golden Valley's occupancy is 66.9%.

Does Covenant Living of Golden Valley have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Covenant Living of Golden Valley on this page.

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What is the address of Covenant Living of Golden Valley?

Covenant Living of Golden Valley is located at 5800 St Croix Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422.

What is the phone number of Covenant Living of Golden Valley?

(763) 546-6125 will put you in contact with the team at Covenant Living of Golden Valley.

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