Overview of Golden Nest Assisted Living

Serving the serene neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN, Golden Nest Assisted Living is a trusted senior living community, offering top-notch assisted living services. The community designed their environment to cater to a diverse population, offering care team members that speak various languages. Here, residents enjoy comprehensive care services with the help of a round the clock care team, a registered nurse, and a well-trained home health aide that offers services, such as support with daily routine, personal care assistance, medication management, and more.

Various activities and programs are offered to ensure residents have plenty of opportunities to stay active and connected, complemented with scheduled transportation services, so residents can freely explore the neighborhood’s amenities or get to their appointments safely. Three delicious meals and nourishing snacks are offered to give residents their daily energy and nourishment. Therapy services are also available through the community’s trusted partnership with a third-party agency, giving residents more peace of mind.

Bed community size
24-bed community Rank #354 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 354th out of 532 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
20 years in operation Rank #41 / 137Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 137 homes in Minnesota. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #71 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
92%
Rank #62 / 331Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd 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.
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
22 / 24
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyHennepin

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactHong Joo Lee, Principal

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsArranging for medical service, Arranging for health-related service, Arranging transportation for medical or social service appointments, Assisting with personal funds of residents, Provide daily housekeeping and weekly laundry service, Facility is staffed 24/7 to respond to any health and safety needs, Registered nurse on-site and available on-call, Trained home health aide on-site 24/7, Therapy services are available from outside agency (physical, occupational), Personal hygiene and grooming assistance, Showering, bathing, and dressing assistance, Socialization and activities, Mobility and transferring assistance, Continence management, Administration of medication, Performing routine delegated medical or nursing care, Medication reminder, Provide 3 meals a day with snacks, Dining table set up and clean up.
Touring HoursM-F, 8am-4:30pm

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionProvides 3 meals a day with snacks.

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 30 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (200% above)
• Deficiencies per year (200% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 15, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3010 This facility has 200% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (30 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 200% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 3010 This facility has 200% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (30 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 200% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 15, 2025 inspection found 30 deficiencies including failure to obtain dementia care license, insufficient staffing, medication management, fire safety, and privacy violations.
  • Deficiencies included no 24/7 RN on-call, incomplete staff training and competency evaluations, unsafe electrical wiring, and failure to maintain tuberculosis prevention per CDC guidelines.
  • Facility failed to maintain proper documentation, service plans, contracts, and required postings including grievance procedures and electronic monitoring notices.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality of Life Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
69.3% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Food Quality Score
98.5% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Safety & Privacy Score
99.2% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
91.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Hongjoo Lee

Executive Director

Places of interest near Golden Nest Assisted Living

Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Minneapolis's city center to Golden Nest Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Minneapolis

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

New Perspective Arden Hills
AL
NH
IL
MC
Arden Hills
160
Facility 160
MN AVG 61
Rank #29 / 532
Yes
33
Facility 33
MN AVG 43
Rank #388 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #234 / 302
A+
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #141 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #141 / 276
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #154 / 276
Walker Methodist Walker Place
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
No
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 43
Rank #86 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 18
Rank #41 / 137
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #37 / 302
A+
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #14 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #124 / 276
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #139 / 276
Abiitan Mill City
AL
IL
MC
Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #99 / 532
No
92
Facility 92
MN AVG 43
Rank #6 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #90 / 137
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #79 / 302
-
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #115 / 149
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #102 / 276
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #117 / 276
York Gardens Senior Living
AL
MC
Edina (Parklawn Avenue)
94
Facility 94
MN AVG 61
Rank #136 / 532
Yes
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 43
Rank #86 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
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79.2%
Facility 79.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #87 / 149
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Golden Nest Assisted Living
AL
Minneapolis (Windom Park)
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 61
Rank #354 / 532
Yes
76
Facility 76
MN AVG 43
Rank #71 / 632
-
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 18
Rank #41 / 137
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #62 / 302
A+
98.5%
Facility 98.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #1 / 149
1
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 10
Rank #268 / 276
30.0
Facility 30.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #272 / 276

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Golden Nest Assisted Living is located in Minneapolis, 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 Golden Nest Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Golden Nest Assisted Living in?

Golden Nest Assisted Living is in the Windom Park neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Is Golden Nest Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Golden Nest Assisted Living has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Golden Nest Assisted Living?

Golden Nest Assisted Living's occupancy is 92%.

How many beds does Golden Nest Assisted Living have?

Golden Nest Assisted Living has 24 beds.

Are there photos of Golden Nest Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Golden Nest Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Golden Nest Assisted Living?

Golden Nest Assisted Living is located at 1918 19Th Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN 55418.

What is the phone number of Golden Nest Assisted Living?

(612) 861-7509 will put you in contact with the team at Golden Nest Assisted Living.

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