Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 20 days.
Folkestone is a 90-bed nursing home owned by Mark Specht in Wayzata, Minnesota. It’s built to serve residents needing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation following a hospital stay, injury, or surgery. Medicare and private pay are accepted, making the home accessible through different insurance and payment routes. It centers its care on rehabilitation and short-term transitional support.
Residents stay 248 days on average, a span reflecting the blend of short-term post-acute rehabilitation and longer stays for those requiring ongoing nursing care. Daily staffing totals roughly 5 hours 36 minutes of nursing care per resident, anchored by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working 24/7. Wayzata’s location in the Minneapolis area offers a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 53, so some daily errands are walkable, while most trips need a car. With easy access to the surrounding community, the facility sits on Promenade Avenue. Daily life includes a solid set of amenities designed to support activity and life quality. Occupants can use a fitness center, swimming pool, library, and movie theater. There’s a salon for personal grooming, a wood shop for those who love creative pursuits, and an artistic space for other activities. Social amenities include a billiards room, guest dining for visiting family, and a guest suite. The home also offers practical services like on-site maintenance, garage parking, business office support, and a car wash bay, helpful for occupants or families needing such conveniences.
The nursing home is set up for skilled rehabilitation, with dedicated short-term rehab and transitional care programs. This focus makes Folkestone a suitable choice for people recuperating from acute medical events who need structured daily care and professional supervision during their rehabilitation.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 3 | 3.3 | This facility has 9% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3 vs. MN avg 3.3).↓ 9% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 70% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 1 | This facility has 200% more total inspections than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3 vs. MN avg 1).↑ 200% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
35 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 0 | 30 | 7,095 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,577 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,767 | 78 | 85% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,576 | 86 | 93% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,424 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,216 | 67 | 73% | 6.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,033 | 90 | 98% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 10 | 0 | 10 | 779 | 62 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 306 | 60 | 65% | 3.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 278 | 40 | 43% | 6.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 198 | 60 | 65% | 3.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 7 | 0 | 7 | 79 | 16 | 17% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 14 | 15% | 4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 8 | 9% | 6.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 14% | 1.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3% | 5.8 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Folkestone from 2014–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 20 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wayzata's city center to Folkestone's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
| Folkestone | NH AL IL MC | Wayzata (South Wayzata Boulevard) | - | 90 | - | 53 | - |
| Meadowood Shores Senior Apartments | NH IL | New Brighton (Rice Creek) | - | 49 | - | 66 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mankato Lodge Senior Living | NH AL IL RC | Mankato | - | 70 | - | 56 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Woodbury Senior Living | NH AL IL MC | Woodbury | - | 155 | - | 22 | - |
| Pelican Valley Senior Living | NH AL HC MC RC | Pelican Rapids (East Mill Avenue) | - | 28 | - | 58 | Private Rooms |
Folkestone is in the South Wayzata Boulevard neighborhood of Wayzata.
Folkestone has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Folkestone's occupancy is 32%.
Folkestone is registered as a non-profit in MN.
Folkestone has 90 beds.
Yes — there are 17 photos of Folkestone in the photo gallery on this page.
Folkestone is located at 100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391.
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