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The Waters on 50th is a one-hundred-ten-bed luxury senior living community at 3500 West 50th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410, Hennepin County, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division as an assisted living facility approved for dementia care, the facility comprises studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments (451 to 1,348 square feet) in a mid-rise building.
Current occupancy is seventy-five percent. The community offers a full-service restaurant with seasonal menus, dedicated concierge, wellness center, spa and salon, therapy and rehabilitation services, enhanced care, transportation, fitness and recreation, and recreational and educational programs.
The Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division conducted an annual inspection on October 10, 2024 (census eighty-three, fifty-nine residents in dementia care), identifying six deficiencies.
Food preparation was non-compliant with Minnesota Food Code at widespread scope. The contract included language waiving facility liability for resident health, safety, or personal property at widespread scope. Incomplete annual staff training for one employee lacked required person-centered planning and service delivery topics. Medication prescriptions for one resident were incomplete, lacking dose and directions for use. Medication disposition records for one discharged resident were missing prescription numbers. One staff member administered medication without measuring the correct dose of topical medication.
Time periods for correction ranged from seven to twenty-one days. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were documented.
The facility received strong quality ratings: Resident Health Rating 5 out of 5 (first-tied), Safety Rating 5 out of 5 (first-tied), Quality of Life Rating 4 out of 5 (13th-tied of 136 homes), Staffing Rating 4 out of 5 (72nd-tied of 158 homes). Quality of Life Overall Satisfaction was 82.6 percent (above state average 72.4 percent). Community Activities Score was 90.4 percent (above state average 81.9 percent). Safety and Privacy Score was 96.5 percent (above state average 90.1 percent).
Located in Southwest Minneapolis 7.2 miles from downtown with walk score eighty-nine (very walkable), the facility is 4.12 miles from Abbott Northwestern’s Joint Replacement Center.
Minnesota Medicaid programs including Elderly Waiver, Senior Health Options, and Alternative Care Program provide coverage for qualifying residents.
Families should request complete documentation of corrections for all deficiencies, medication management protocols and verification of staff training, and documentation of food service compliance.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%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.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3 vs. MN avg 5).↓ 40% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 10, 2024, found several deficiencies related to food preparation, contract language, staff training, and medication management. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so the broader inspection pattern is unclear. The main issues involved compliance with the Minnesota Food Code, incomplete medication orders and documentation, and gaps in annual staff training. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Without prior reports, it is not possible to determine a clear trend in the facility’s compliance over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Room Sizes: 451 - 495 / 506 - 1050 / 1170 - 1348 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Fitness and Recreation
7.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Minneapolis's city center to The Waters on 50th's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.12 miles to nearest hospital (Abbott Northwestern's Joint Replacement Center)
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| The Pillars of Prospect Park |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
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. | Minneapolis (Prospect Park) | 283 | Yes | 77 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 72.8% | - | 4 | 84.4% | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | |
| New Perspective Arden Hills |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | Arden Hills | 160 | Yes | 33 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18 | 61.3% | A+ | 2 | 63.7% | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | |
| The Waters on 50th |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis) | 110 | No | 89 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 75.5% | - | 3 | 77.2% | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | |
| Minnehaha Senior Living |
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. | Minneapolis (Standish) | 84 | No | 73 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14 | 94.0% | A+ | 1 | 61.7% | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | |
| Excelsior & Grand Apartments |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | St Louis Park (Wolfe Park) | - | Yes | 84 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The Waters on 50th is in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis.
The Waters on 50th has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
The Waters on 50th's occupancy is 75%.
The Waters on 50th has 110 beds.
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Waters on 50th in the photo gallery on this page.
(612) 825-7788 will put you in contact with the team at The Waters on 50th.
The Waters on 50th is in Hennepin County.
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