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C
Below Standard

The Estates at Excelsior LLC

515 DIVISION STREET · EXCELSIOR, MN 55331

9524745488 · For profit - Corporation

45 beds29.2 residents79 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

The Estates at Excelsior LLC receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.4552 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.44 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 15.68% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (2.87% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.4552 HPRD — needs 0.02 more hours per resident per day.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Low agency staff usage (2.87%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
3.4552hrs/resident/day▼ 0.44
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.3046hrs/resident/day▲ 0.62
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
15.68%
3.6154 weekday → 3.0485 weekend
Agency Staff
2.87%
4.57% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.7144hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.4337hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.3928std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Hennepin County Average-0.70 HPRD
4.15
03.46 HPRD
vs. Minnesota State Average-0.78 HPRD
4.24
03.46 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.44 HPRD
3.90
03.46 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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The Estates at Excelsior LLC ★
EXCELSIOR · This facility
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C
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LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES
SPRING PARK
4.7 mi
A
4.31581.2663★★★★★
Flagstone
EDEN PRAIRIE
6.9 mi
A
4.50421.2999★★★★☆
SHAKOPEE FRIENDSHIP MANOR
SHAKOPEE
7.3 mi
A
5.30140.852★★★☆☆
HOPKINS RESTORATIVE CARE CENTER
HOPKINS
7.6 mi
B
4.29750.5546★☆☆☆☆
Friendship Village Of Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON
8.7 mi
A
4.1451.1554★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

8
Inspections
44
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Nov 26, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited· Includes actual harm
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Jun 16, 2025Health
21 deficiencies cited
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Jan 29, 2025Health
2 deficiencies cited
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Nov 7, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
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May 16, 2024Health
5 deficiencies cited
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Apr 25, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
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Aug 11, 2023Health
4 deficiencies cited
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Jun 2, 2023Health
9 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.