The Waterview Pines LLC
1201 8th Street South, Virginia, MN 55792 · St. Louis County · (218) 748-7809
83 certified beds, about 59 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1985
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245283 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 15, 2026, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 39 health citations since September 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,036 in the last three years; the largest was $10,036, and the latest is dated March 20, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.30 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.79 of those hours.
57.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
CMS links it to Monarch Healthcare Management, an affiliated group of 45 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 39 health citations on file.
January 15, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a registered nurse (RN) was scheduled for a minimum of eight hours a day. This had the potential to affect all 67 residents who resided at the facility. This was at past non-compliance do to no RN coverage addressed in the last two quarterly staffing records.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased interview and record review the facility failed to ensure psychotropic PRN (as needed) medication orders were timed limited to a duration of 14 days for 1 of 5 residents (R9) who was reviewed for psychotropic medications.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to review and revise the resident care plan to include chemotherapy, breathing problems and oxygen use for 1 of 3 residents (R31) reviewed for care planning. R31's quarterly minimum data set (MDS), dated [DATE], identified a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF), rectal cancer, and atrial fibrillation. R31's care plan, dated 12/11/25, didn't contain a focus statement for coordination and care of R31's chemotherapy treatments, breathing problems or oxygen use. R31's provider orders, dated 1/12/26, didn't contain orders for oxygen use or the care and keeping of oxygen equipment. R31's Weights and Vitals Summary identified R31 was wearing oxygen via nasal cannula on dates when oxygen saturation levels were recorded starting on 10/29/25 through 1/15/26. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was unable to perform their own activities of daily living (ADL)s received nail care for 1 of 3 residents (R44) reviewed for ADLs. R44's quarterly minimum data set (MDS), dated [DATE], identified significant cognitive impairment and a diagnosis of late-onset Alzheimer's dementia. The MDS further indicated R44 was dependent in all ADLs. R44's care plan, dated 8/6/25, identified a focus statement for assistance with ADLs related to dementia, osteoarthritis, weakness and falls. Interventions included an assist of one with all ADL tasks including nail care, specifically to trim fingernails and toenails as needed on shower days. The care plan didn't include podiatry care for her toenails, nor did it address behavior or resistance to having nails trimmed. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure orders were in place for a resident receiving oxygen for 1 of 7 residents (R31). In addition, the facility failed to assess and treat lower extremity edema for 1 of 7 residents (R23) reviewed for quality of care.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure portable oxygen tanks were safely transported and/or secured for 1 of 2 residents (R23) reviewed for oxygen safety.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to monitor fluid intake for a resident on a fluid restriction and on dialysis. This effected 1 of 2 (R8) residents reviewed for dialysis.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to perform appropriate hand hygiene while doing a brief change. The facility also failed to utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for a resident in enhanced barrier precautions. This affected 2 of 5 resident (R54, R6) reviewed for infection control.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the past three years of recertification and complaint survey results were available for review. This had the potential to affect all 67 residents residing in the facility, as well as family, visitors and staff.
November 21, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to promote dignity and respect for 1 of 3 residents (R1) who required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and reported rough and disrespectful care by staff.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and document review the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of staff to resident abuse and protect residents during the investigation for 1 of 3 residents (R1) who reported a staff handled their care roughly, causing them pain.
August 12, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to develop and implement a procedure to determine appropriate sling types for 3 residents (R1, R2, R3) assessed to require the use of mechanical lift for transfers. This resulted in a fall from a ceiling lift resulting in non-surgical fractures and a head laceration for R1 and observation of the wrong sling size, sling type in their room or being used by staff for R2 and R3. This resulted in immediate jeopardy (IJ) for R1, R2 and R3. The immediate jeopardy began on 8/1/25, when R1 fell while being transferred in a full body mechanical lift and fell out of the lift during transfer, resulting in a serious injury. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to report an allegation of neglect of care related to a fall from a mechanical lift to the state agency (SA) for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for use of mechanical lifts. R1's admission Record indicated she admitted to the facility 6/1/23. R1's diagnosis included dementia with behavioral disturbance, back pain, other chronic pain, and spinal stenosis. R1's care plan dated 6/30/25, identified an alteration in cognition and an alteration in mobility. The care plan directed staff to transfer R1 via celling lift using a toileting sling when using the toilet and a full body split leg sling for all other transfers. R1's Incident Review and Analysis dated 8/1/25, indicated Staff was transferring R1 from the bathroom to the bed using a toileting sling and R1 fell out onto the floor and hit her head. [...]
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to thoroughly investigate a fall from a lift resulting in significant injury for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for neglect of care. R1's admission Record indicated she admitted to the facility 6/1/23. R1's diagnosis included dementia with behavioral disturbance, back pain, other chronic pain, and spinal stenosis. R1's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified severe cognitive impairment and indicated she displayed no behaviors. The care plan indicted R1 was dependent on staff for transfers and was always incontinent of bowel and bladder. R1's Lift/Mobility Status Form dated 10/7/24, indicated she was unable to bear weight, was unable to follow simple instructions and was not cooperative with transfers. The form indicated use of a ceiling lift with assistance from one staff. [...]
July 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure voiced concerns about the provision of care were acted upon timely and resolved to help potentially prevent occurrences for 3 of 3 residents (R1, R4, R6) reviewed who had voiced concerns about care from a staff member.
November 20, 2024Standard inspection · 15 citations
- F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure there was a sufficient number of staff to ensure all resident cares were completed timely for 9 of 9 anonymous reporters (AR-8, AR-1, AR-2, AR-3, AR-3, AR-4, AR-5, AR-6, and AR-7) interviewed. Also for family members, (FM)-L with concerns of resident (R32) being left soiled for extended periods of time, and nail care not being provided and environment being left soiled with stool, FM-K for long call light times, and FM-C for having to provide care themselves to ensure bedtime cares would be completed. [...]
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure orders for respiratory care were implemented for 1 of 1 (R23) resident reviewed for respiratory care.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to to ensure timely repositioning and coordination of care for a hospice patient with a change in condition for 1 of 5 (R8) residents; to ensure provider orders for weight monitoring were followed for 1 of 5 (R26) residents; to ensure dressing changes were completed as ordered for 1 of 5 (R40) residents; to ensure placement of ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) for 1 of 5 (R32) residents; and to ensure timely delivery of medications for 1 of 5 (R1) residents reviewed for quality of care.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure residents were supervised by nursing staff or trained feeding staff during dining for 1 of 1 (R20) resident reviewed for dining.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to dispose of an expired bottle of half and half that was still available for residents to use. This had the ability to effect every resident who used half and half during meals.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and document reivew, the facility failed to ensure care was provided to preserve dignity for 1 of 3 residents (R52) that were reviewed for dignity.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure resident preference of being dressed and eating breakfast in the dining room was honored for 1 of 1 resident (R32) reviewed for resident rights.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure equipment was not broken for 1 of 1 resident (R25) reviewed for environment.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to complete all sections on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 2 of 18 residents (R23, R14) reviewed for resident assessment.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure activities of daily living (ADL) were addressed for 2 of 4 residents (R4, R32) reviewed for ADLs.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to educate and document the education and refusals for pressure ulcer relief for 1 of 3 (R35) residents. In addition, the facility failed to ensure weekly skin inspections were performed as ordered and timely notification of the registered dietician (RD) of a resident's new and worsening wounds for 1 of 3 (R39) residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure a palm protector was used for 1 of 1 (R4) residents reviewed for range of motion.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure orders for the use of PRN (as needed) lorazepam, a psychotropic medication (mood altering medication) was time limited to 14 days of use with a documented associated diagnosis for 1 of 5 residents (R28) reviewed for PRN psychotropic medication use.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the security of medical records for 1 of 1 (R8) resident reviewed for coordination of hospice care.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, document review, and interview the facility failed to ensure required nurse staffing information was posted daily over the weekend, this deficient practice had the potential to impact all 53 residents residing at the facility and visitors who may wish to review this information.
March 20, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision for 1 of 3 residents (R1) who was at risk for elopement. This resulted in an immediate jeopardy (IJ) for R1 when she eloped from the facility, and was found outside after an indeterminable amount of time. The facility implemented corrective action prior to the investigation so the deficiency was issued at Past Noncompliance. The IJ began on 3/10/24 at 11:00 a.m. when dietary aide (DA)-A discovered R1 outside of the facility on the sidewalk, approximately 30 feet from the door. Weather Underground identified the temperature in Virginia, MN was 19 degrees Fahrenheit (F) at 10:53 a.m. The administrator and director of nursing (DON) were informed of the IJ on 3/20/24 at 4:10 p.m. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure an elopement incident was reported to the State Agency (SA) not later than 24 hours for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for elopement.
October 5, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a registered nurse (RN) was scheduled for a minimum of eight consecutive hours a day. This had the potential to affect all 54 residents who resided at the facility.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 20 variant (PVC20) education as directed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for 4 of 5 residents (R32, R34, R40, R57) reviewed for immunizations.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide the required liability and appeal rights notice two days or more prior to discharge from Medicare A services for 1 of 3 residents (R260) reviewed for beneficiary protection notification.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to provide sufficient bowel tracking and notification to nursing of bowel movements for 1 of 2 residents (R9) reviewed for constipation.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure interventions were implemented to promote healing and prevent pressure ulcer deterioration for 1 of 4 residents (R47) reviewed for pressure ulcers.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to act upon consultant pharmacist's recommendation for 1 of 5 residents (R47) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
September 20, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to accommodate resident needs by ensuring the call light was within reach for 3 of 3 residents (R1, R2, R3) reviewed for call light usage. R1's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] indicated R1 had severely impaired cognition with a diagnosis of stroke. R1's care plan dated 7/12/23 indicated R1 was at risk for falls with an intervention of Keep call light within reach. On 9/20/23 at 12:37 p.m., R1 was observed sitting in a wheelchair. R1's call light was attached to the bed behind R1. R1 was able to answer questions with either yes/no or other one-word answers. R1 answered no when asked if he was able to reach the call light. R1 answered holler when asked what he would do if staff assistance was needed. [...]
Fire safety inspections
20 fire safety citations on file: 4 on January 15, 2026, 12 on November 20, 2024, 4 on October 5, 2023.
Every fire safety citation20 citations
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.30 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.79 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.93 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.88 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.62 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 57.1% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 62.5% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.43 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.45 on weekdays and 2.93 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 27.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.24 in April to June 2025 to 3.30 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.30 | 0.79 | 3.45 | 2.93 | 27.6% | 0 of 90 | 59 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.42 | 0.55 | 2.54 | 2.10 | 2.3% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.15 | 0.57 | 3.31 | 2.73 | 24.0% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.24 | 0.41 | 3.41 | 2.81 | 26.0% | 12 of 91 | 53 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.4 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.0 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.0 | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.9 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE WATERVIEW PINES LLC. CMS links this home to Monarch Healthcare Management, a group of 45 nursing homes averaging 2.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jca Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 06/01/2019 |
| Nij LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 06/01/2019 |
| Spartan Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 30% | 06/01/2019 |
| Wbs Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 20% | 06/01/2019 |
| Yazoma Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 30% | 06/01/2019 |
| Halpert, Marc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 30% | 06/01/2019 |
| Jaffa, Noam | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 10% | 06/01/2019 |
| Legum, Joshua | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 30% | 06/01/2019 |
| Stern, William | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 20% | 09/01/2019 |
| Legum, Joshua | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Jaffa, Noam | Corporate director | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Halpert, Marc | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Stern, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Monarch Healthcare Operating VIII LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.93 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is The Waterview Pines LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates The Waterview Pines LLC 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did The Waterview Pines LLC get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 15, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has The Waterview Pines LLC been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,036 in the last three years.
- Does The Waterview Pines LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns The Waterview Pines LLC?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers, and links the home to Monarch Healthcare Management. Legal business name: THE WATERVIEW PINES LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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