Fairview University Trans Serv
Scout 100Minneapolis, MN · 28 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Minneapolis's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
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Episcopal Church Home the Gardens
1860 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104 · Ramsey County
Skilled nursing care at Episcopal Church Home and The Gardens offers private rooms, wellbeing programming and experienced staff to support your St. Paul area elder care needs.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (58 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint Paul
Episcopal Church Home the Gardens is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Paul, MN, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 58 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.48 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.56 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Saint Paul options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 58
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 245625
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,280–$16,450/mo (median $13,940) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Minneapolis prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.56
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.48
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-04-09
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (33 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-09Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-04-09Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2026-04-09Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-08-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-26 | Payment denial | — |
| 2023-08-03 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Pet friendly
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Chapel / worship services
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
1860 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Episcopal Church Home the Gardens
How much does Episcopal Church Home the Gardens cost?
Episcopal Church Home the Gardens does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Paul, MN area typically runs $12,280–$16,450 per month (median $13,940, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Episcopal Church Home the Gardens's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Episcopal Church Home the Gardens 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Episcopal Church Home the Gardens?
Staff provide about 5.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Episcopal Church Home the Gardens?
Episcopal Church Home the Gardens has 33 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Episcopal Church Home the Gardens have availability?
Typically 96% full (58 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Episcopal Church Home the Gardens offer?
Episcopal Church Home the Gardens in Saint Paul, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 60 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Minneapolis.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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