Inspection Reports for Diamond Willow Assisted Living

MN, 55804

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection of Diamond Willow Assisted Living on September 11, 2025, identified deficiencies related to infection control, food service, fire safety, and medication storage. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so the broader inspection pattern is unclear. Inspectors cited issues with infection control practices, fire code compliance, and failure to monitor medication refrigerator temperatures properly. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Without prior data, it is not possible to determine a clear trend in the facility’s compliance.

Deficiencies (last 1 years)

Deficiencies (over 1 years) 5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

28% worse than Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 3.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2025

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 26 Capacity: 26 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Sep 11, 2025

Visit Reason
The Minnesota Department of Health conducted a survey on September 11, 2025, to evaluate and assess compliance with state licensing statutes for Diamond Willow Assisted Living.

Findings
The licensee was found to be in substantial compliance but had violations related to infection control, food service, fire safety, medication storage, and other regulatory requirements. Several level two violations were issued for infection control and fire safety, and a pattern level two violation was issued for failure to monitor medication refrigerator temperatures.

Deficiencies (5)
Food was not prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, resulting in a level two violation.
Failed to establish and maintain an infection control program consistent with accepted standards, including improper glove use during resident care.
Failed to comply with Minnesota State Fire Code including controlled exit door locking arrangements and fire sprinkler system maintenance.
Fire safety and evacuation plan lacked required content and resident training was not provided as required.
Failed to ensure refrigerated medications were maintained at manufacturer recommended temperatures due to missed monitoring and documentation.
Report Facts
Residents present: 26 Licensed capacity: 26 Fines assessed: 1000 Missed refrigerator temperature recordings: 16 Missed refrigerator temperature recordings: 14 Missed refrigerator temperature recordings: 3 Missed refrigerator temperature recordings: 18 Missed refrigerator temperature recordings: 8 Missed refrigerator temperature recordings: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jessie ChenzeSupervisor, State Evaluation TeamSigned the cover letter for the inspection report
Melissa GramsCertified Food Protection ManagerNamed in food service inspection reports
Deb KosiakPublic Health Sanitarian 3Conducted food service inspections
LALD/CNS-ALicensed Assisted Living Director/Clinical Nurse SupervisorInterviewed regarding infection control and fire safety findings
ULP-DUnlicensed PersonnelObserved providing feeding assistance with infection control violations
ULP-EUnlicensed PersonnelObserved providing personal care with infection control violations
ULP-FUnlicensed PersonnelObserved providing personal care with infection control violations
ULP-GUnlicensed PersonnelObserved providing personal care with infection control violations
DM-CDirector of MaintenanceInterviewed regarding fire safety and sprinkler system

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