Inspection Reports for The Sanctuary at St. Cloud
2410 20th Ave SE, St Cloud, MN 56304, United States, MN, 56304
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 101
Deficiencies: 4
Oct 1, 2025
Visit Reason
The Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey on October 1, 2025, to evaluate and assess compliance with state licensing statutes for The Sanctuary at St Cloud assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility was found in substantial compliance but had violations related to food service preparation per Minnesota Food Code, fire protection and physical environment including fire door malfunctions, emergency lighting, exit door locking, and deficiencies in fire safety training for staff and residents. A food and beverage inspection identified priority violations related to handwashing signage, cleanliness, and chemical storage.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 3
Deficiencies (4)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Food was not prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, resulting in a level two violation at widespread scope. | Level 2 |
| Fire-resistant doors and trash chute doors did not close and latch properly, emergency lighting failed, and exit doors in the memory care unit were locked without emergency release buttons. | Level 2 |
| Failure to provide required fire safety and evacuation training to staff and residents, with insufficient documentation of training. | Level 2 |
| Food establishment inspection identified priority 1 violation for toxic supplies stored above clean equipment, and priority 3 violations for missing handwashing signs and food debris behind ice machine. | — |
Report Facts
Residents present: 101
Priority 1 Orders: 1
Priority 2 Orders: 0
Priority 3 Orders: 2
Fine amount: 500
Time period for correction: 7
Time period for correction: 21
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Thorson | Supervisor, State Evaluation Team | Contact person for the inspection report |
| Eric W. Ervasti | Certified Food Protection Manager | Named in Food & Beverage Inspection Report |
| Nicole Larrison | Public Health Sanitarian 1 | Author of Food & Beverage Inspection Report |
| ESD-C | Environmental Service Director | Interviewed regarding fire safety and evacuation training and fire code compliance |
| ESD-D | Environmental Service Director | Accompanied surveyor during fire code compliance tour |
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