Occupancy rate
90%
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%The Waters of Excelsior
Memory Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Excelsior, MN
The Waters of Excelsior
Memory Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Excelsior, MN
The Waters of Excelsior is one of the trusted memory care homes with assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services in Excelsior. The beautiful nursing home community boasts a dedicated team of professionals who can go above and beyond for its residents. Compassion is at the heart of their resident-centered service, so seniors can feel comfortable and secure in a friendly environment with a home-like setting. The trusted senior living home in Excelsior is where unmatched comfort seamlessly blends wonderfully with compassionate care.
As a proud Monarch Healthcare Management, The Waters ensures attentive care that offers residents comfort and belonging. Community services include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating memory care activities, engaging social activities and programs, therapy services that include speech, occupational, and physical therapy, wound care, advanced respiratory care, and therapeutic programming, among many others.
145-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 64 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%Occupied beds
130 / 145
Average residents per home in Minnesota
59 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyHennepin
Types of Care at The Waters of Excelsior
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
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
9 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (10% below)
• Deficiencies per year (10% below)
• Total deficiencies (10% below)
• Deficiencies per year (10% below)
Latest Inspection
January 14, 2025
Follow Up
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 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
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on January 14, 2025, was a follow-up survey that confirmed the facility had addressed previous correction orders but still had multiple deficiencies. Earlier inspections identified issues with food safety, infection control, staff records, emergency preparedness, the physical environment, background checks, resident assessments, medication administration, and the use of consumer bed rails. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were not noted in the recent report. The facility showed progress by correcting earlier cited deficiencies, though some compliance areas remained under review.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Minnesota
The Waters of Excelsior is located in Excelsior, Minnesota.
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0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Excelsior's city center to The Waters of Excelsior's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.41 miles to nearest hospital (St. Francis Regional Medical Center)
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| The Waters of Excelsior |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Excelsior (Water Street) | 145 | No | 64 | Studio / 1 Bed | 89.7% | 5 | 88.7% | 1 | 9 | |
| Trouvaille Memory Care Suites |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Excelsior (Chanhassen) | 51 | No | 47 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 94.1% | 4 | 89.5% | 1 | 1 | |
| Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Minnetonka | 42 | No | 17 | - | 83.3% | 3 | 75.8% | 1 | 7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Waters of Excelsior
What neighborhood is The Waters of Excelsior in?
The Waters of Excelsior is in the Water Street neighborhood of Excelsior.
Is The Waters of Excelsior in a walkable area?
The Waters of Excelsior has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at The Waters of Excelsior?
The Waters of Excelsior's occupancy is 90%.
How many beds does The Waters of Excelsior have?
The Waters of Excelsior has 145 beds.
What is the phone number of The Waters of Excelsior?
(952) 207-7220 will put you in contact with the team at The Waters of Excelsior.
What county is The Waters of Excelsior located in?
The Waters of Excelsior is in Hennepin County.
Is The Waters of Excelsior Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Waters of Excelsior is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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