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Just a stone’s throw away from Excelsior, Emerald Crest Memory Care in Minnetonka has gained recognition for its praised services and exceptional senior living experience. The senior living community strives to accommodate a diverse group of individuals who can meet all their needs. Emerald Crest strives to practice an individual-focused approach to residential support, allowing them to live life knowing they receive unparalleled care.
Emerald Crest is a cozy, home-like community that boasts essential services that are vital to its residents’ success. Its accommodations focus on assisted living support for Alzheimer’s and dementia, which includes medication management, scheduled outings, recreational activities, wellness programs, and specialized memory care therapy services.
Similar to 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
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 30% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 15, 2025, found several deficiencies related to food service, staff evaluations, fire safety, physical environment, and medication storage. Earlier inspections showed a similar pattern of issues, particularly with safety compliance and environmental maintenance. Inspectors cited problems such as unsecured medication carts, locked exit doors without emergency release, and incomplete fire evacuation plans. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and no complaint investigations were noted. The facility’s deficiencies appear consistent over time without a clear trend of improvement or worsening.
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7.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Minnetonka's city center to Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 8.21 miles to nearest hospital (North Memorial Health - Robbinsdale Hospital)
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Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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| The Waters of Excelsior |
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.
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. | Excelsior (Water Street) | 145 | No | 64 | Studio / 1 Bed |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
MN AVG
74.5%
Rank
#79 / 316 | 5 | 88.7%
Facility
88.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#33 / 149 | 1 | 9
Facility
9
MN AVG
10.6
Rank
#124 / 267 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
MN AVG
10.1
Rank
#130 / 267 | |
| Trouvaille Memory Care Suites |
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.
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. | Excelsior (Chanhassen) | 51 | No | 47 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
94.1%
Facility
94.1%
MN AVG
74.5%
Rank
#46 / 316 | 4 | 89.5%
Facility
89.5%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#25 / 149 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10.6
Rank
#5 / 267 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.1
Rank
#5 / 267 | |
| Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka |
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.
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. | Minnetonka | 42 | No | 17 | - |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
MN AVG
74.5%
Rank
#126 / 316 | 3 | 75.8%
Facility
75.8%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#106 / 149 | 1 | 7
Facility
7
MN AVG
10.6
Rank
#85 / 267 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
MN AVG
10.1
Rank
#91 / 267 |
Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka's occupancy is 83%.
Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka has 42 beds.
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(952) 908-2215 will put you in contact with the team at Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka.
Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka is in Hennepin County.
Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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