Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Based in Golden Valley, Minnesota’s Hennepin County, Meadow Ridge Senior Living operates a 105-bed assisted living community at 7475 Country Club Drive under the executive direction of Alex Ferrell. The two-story facility maintains a 93% occupancy rate, serving 86 residents with admission patterns of 26% Medicare (average 28-day stays), 10% Medicaid (1–2 year stays), and 64% private pay (1–2 month stays). Average length of stay reaches 89 days, reflecting primarily short-term placements.
The neighborhood presents a walk score of 58, supporting some walkable errands alongside transportation needs.
The three-star CMS overall rating reflects health inspection performance matching Missouri state average, staffing 47.1% below state benchmarks at 3 hours 53 minutes per resident per day, and quality measures 12.3% below average.
The June 3, 2025, annual inspection documented nine deficiencies, 131% higher than the Minnesota average; centered on food safety violations (cold holding temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit, inadequate sanitizer concentrations), infection control lapses (hand hygiene noncompliance), incomplete tuberculosis screening, fire safety code violations including faulty door closures and obstructed exit corridors, and gaps in staff orientation and annual training. No federal penalties have been imposed in the past three years, though a $500 fine accompanied the 2025 inspection findings.
Clinically, the facility demonstrates strong outcomes in fall prevention (1.1% with major injury, 71% better than state average), urinary tract infection control (0.7%, 73% better), and antipsychotic medication practices (5.6% use, 67% better). Pressure ulcer rates reach 8.8% in high-risk residents, running 61% worse than state average. Vaccination rates for pneumococcal (92.4%) and influenza (87.2%) fall below state averages.
Staffing includes 211 personnel, 107 employees and 104 contractors (49% contractor rate), comprising 44 RNs, 33 LPNs, and 89 CNAs.
The facility offers restaurant-style dining, spa, shuttle transportation, on-site therapy, and the Meaningful Experiences Memory Care program for dementia care.
Meadow Ridge operates a highly occupied assisted living facility with short-term and private-pay focus.
In Missouri, 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 Missouri assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better |
Missouri average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Missouri average 36.5
Missouri average 5.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Missouri average: 0.7
Missouri average: 1
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
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
3,369 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 35 | 89 | 16,088 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 15 | 33 | 7,262 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 33 | 44 | 4,332 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,971 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,161 | 89 | 97% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 935 | 68 | 74% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 900 | 72 | 78% | 9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 848 | 69 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 806 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 516 | 56 | 61% | 9.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 494 | 71 | 77% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 481 | 66 | 72% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 466 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 395 | 48 | 52% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 188 | 57 | 62% | 3.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 156 | 23 | 25% | 6.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 9 | 10% | 5.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3% | 1.5 |
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.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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 Meadow Ridge Senior Living from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Golden Valley's city center to Meadow Ridge Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Meadow Ridge Senior Living | AL NH MC | Golden Valley | - | 105 | - | 58 | - |
| Aspire of Moberly | AL IL MC NH | Moberly (East Urbandale Drive) | - | 101
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Meadow Ridge Senior Living is located in Golden Valley, Missouri.
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Meadow Ridge Senior Living is in the Golden Valley neighborhood of Golden Valley.
Meadow Ridge Senior Living has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Meadow Ridge Senior Living's occupancy is 93%.
Meadow Ridge Senior Living has 105 beds.
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Meadow Ridge Senior Living is located at 7475 Country Club Dr, Golden Valley, MN 55427, United States.
(763) 762-7300 will put you in contact with the team at Meadow Ridge Senior Living.
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