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 2024 · 2 years of data 5 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2024 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per year (50% below)
Latest Inspection March 13, 2024 Original Licensing

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. 510 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (5 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 50% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 2.55 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (2.5 vs. MN avg 5).↓ 50% better

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

  • March 13, 2024 initial survey found five deficiencies including food code violations, incomplete emergency plan, and missing fire safety drills.
  • Deficiencies included failure to list licensed assisted living director as Director of Record and lack of individualized medication management plan for one resident.
  • The facility was in substantial compliance with state statutes but missed required fire drills twice per year per shift and every other month.

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from North Minneapolis's city center to Independent Group Home Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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

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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
SNF
Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
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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
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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
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73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 80.3
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8
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MN AVG 10
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MN AVG 10.0
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Facility 94
MN AVG 61
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MN AVG 43
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16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
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Facility 79.2%
MN AVG 80.3
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Independent Group Home Inc
AL
North Minneapolis (Jordan)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #400 / 532
No
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 43
Rank #80 / 632
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5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Independent Group Home Inc is located in North Minneapolis, 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 Independent Group Home Inc

What neighborhood is Independent Group Home Inc in?

Independent Group Home Inc is in the Jordan neighborhood of North Minneapolis.

Is Independent Group Home Inc in a walkable area?

Independent Group Home Inc has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How many beds does Independent Group Home Inc have?

Independent Group Home Inc has 5 beds.

What is the address of Independent Group Home Inc?

Independent Group Home Inc is located at 2226 Irving Avenue, North Minneapolis, MN 55411.

What is the phone number of Independent Group Home Inc?

(612) 919-9868 will put you in contact with the team at Independent Group Home Inc.

What county is Independent Group Home Inc located in?

Independent Group Home Inc is in Hennepin County.

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