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C
Below Standard

The Estates at Linden LLC

105 WEST LINDEN STREET · STILLWATER, MN 55082

6514395004 · For profit - Limited Liability company

51 beds36.1 residents122 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 Linden LLC receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.2689 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 0.63 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 16.64% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (19.2% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have been declining over recent quarters — worth monitoring.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.2689 HPRD — needs 0.21 more hours per resident per day.
⚠️19.2% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
Total Nurse HPRD
3.2689hrs/resident/day▼ 0.63
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.0153hrs/resident/day▲ 0.33
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
16.64%
3.4302 weekday → 2.8595 weekend
Agency Staff
19.2%
19.35% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.5164hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.4463hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.3498std 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. Washington County Average-0.68 HPRD
3.95
03.27 HPRD
vs. Minnesota State Average-0.97 HPRD
4.24
03.27 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.63 HPRD
3.90
03.27 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 Linden LLC ★
STILLWATER · This facility
—
C
3.26891.0153★★★★☆
The Estates at Greeley LLC
STILLWATER
0.6 mi
C
3.42140.7187★★★☆☆
Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater
STILLWATER
0.7 mi
B
3.63471.0946★★★☆☆
Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake
WHITE BEAR LAKE
10.5 mi
A
4.13511.1583★★★★★
MAPLEWOOD REHABILITATION CENTER
MAPLEWOOD
10.8 mi
C
3.41640.8959★☆☆☆☆
HARMONY GARDENS
MAPLEWOOD
11.5 mi
A
4.42831.2914★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
12
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Jan 8, 2026Health
3 deficiencies cited
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Nov 1, 2024Health
2 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Nov 2, 2023Health
7 deficiencies cited
▼
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.