Folkestone

Assisted Living in Minnesota

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Folkestone

Assisted Living in Minnesota

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Folkestone accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Folkestone

Folkestone is a senior living community located in Wayzata, MN. It offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and long-term care apartments. Residents can enjoy various amenities and activities, including fitness classes, a heated saltwater pool, and community events.
(952) 249-2400

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.
5/5 ▲ 1.4 Minnesota average: 3.6/5
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.
4/5 ▲ 1.0 Minnesota average: 3.0/5
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.
5/5 ▲ 1.2 Minnesota average: 3.8/5
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.
4/5 ▲ 0.6 Minnesota average: 3.4/5

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 9th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.

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 36m per day
Rank #9 / 59Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 59 Minnesota SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Minnesota avg (5h 7m per day)
vs Minnesota avg
+10%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +575% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs 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 29m per day ▲ 39% 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. 8m per day ▼ 78% 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. 3h 26m per day ▲ 35% State avg: 2h 33m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) 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 37m per day ▲ 25% State avg: 3h 41m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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. 27m per day ▲ 575% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) 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. 1h 14m per day ▲ 80% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupancy rate 93% Rank #6 / 60Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 60 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its statewide rank out of 60. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 248 days
Occupancy rate
93% Rank #6 / 60Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 60 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its statewide rank out of 60. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
248 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$18.3M
Operating deficit
-$1.7M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$18.3M Rank #56 / 59Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Minnesota SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating deficit
-$1.7M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #26 / 59Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 59 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.
$6.8M
37.2% of revenue Rank #1 / 59Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Minnesota average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.2M
Total costs $20.1M
Bed community size
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyHennepin
CMS Certification Number245621

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Enhanced Assisted Living
Transitional Care/Short Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Artistic/Creative Space
Billiards
Basic Cable Tv
Electric
Fitness Center
Library
Movie Theater
Swimming Pool
Wireless Internet Access
Wood Shop
Bike Storage
Business Office Services
Car Wash Bay
Dining Services - Additional Options
Garage Parking
Guest Dining Services
Guest Suite
On-Site Maintenance
Housekeeping
Rehabilitative Services
Salon
Storage Locker
Specific ProgramsLong Term Care, Activities & Events, Newsletter, Resident Documents

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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.

Latest inspection

Date October 17, 2025

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

State average 6


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations
9 Rank #9 / 59Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota state average, with a ranking across all 59 MN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

State average 23.2

Citations per inspection
3 Rank #15 / 59Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 59 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

State average 3.76


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info State average: 0.5

8 moderate citations More info State average: 21.2

1 minor citation More info State average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Nov 20, 2025

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Nov 20, 2025

Nursing Services minor citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Folkestone is located in Wayzata, 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)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 109
Employees 107
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 3.76:1
69% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average ratio: 2.22:1

Avg staff/day 28
Average shift 7.3 hours
0% compared with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 7.5 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 18,592
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 33
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.2%

36 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant330337,55091100%7.7
Registered Nurse130132,77291100%8.5
Dietitian4041,7847987%7.7
Administrator3031,2966369%8
Other Dietary Services Staff8081,1116369%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician6061,0806571%6.8
Medication Aide/Technician6061,00091100%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013844853%8
Physical Therapy Assistant9093764954%5.8
Nurse Practitioner1013444347%8
Licensed Practical Nurse5053314549%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist5052175055%3.8
Physical Therapy Aide6061142730%4.2
Qualified Social Worker6061034044%2.5
Occupational Therapy Aide101961213%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111933%6.2
Medical Director011181314%1.4
33 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Dietitian
% of Days 87%
3 Administrator
% of Days 69%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 69%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 71%
6 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 53%
9 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 54%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 47%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 49%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 55%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 30%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 44%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 13%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 29
Medicare
5
17.2% of residents
Private pay or other
24
82.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.2
28% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 27.1
20% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-stay resident measures
Average Minnesota avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.0%
6% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 31.6%
33% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.7%
19% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.7%
80% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.4%
36% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
65% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.3%
29% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.0%
7% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.5%
27% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.1%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.9%
20% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 96.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.2%
7% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 50.0%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 50.6%

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

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

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

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