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Hope Springs at Minnetonka

16913 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345 · Hennepin County

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 97% full (20 of 21 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

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Hope Springs at Minnetonka is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Minnetonka, MN, with 21 certified beds and an average of about 20 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 2.65 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 18.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $9,496 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (2.65 hrs/resident/day)
•16 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Minnetonka options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 21
Avg. residents/day: 20
Ownership: For profit - Individual
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 245606

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

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,280–$16,450/mo (median $13,940)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,530–$9,220/mo (median $6,190)	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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 2.65; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.47; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 18.8%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 16
Federal fines: 3 ($9,496)
Total penalties: 3
Last standard survey: 2025-02-14
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-02-14Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

2025-02-14Severity 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.

2025-02-14Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

2025-02-14Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

2025-02-14Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

2025-02-14Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2025-02-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2025-02-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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
2024-02-20	Fine	$2,659
2024-02-12	Fine	$2,279
2024-01-22	Fine	$4,558

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Library
✓ Studio apartments

Location

16913 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN

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Common questions about Hope Springs at Minnetonka

How much does Hope Springs at Minnetonka cost?

Hope Springs at Minnetonka does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Minnetonka, 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 Hope Springs at Minnetonka's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Hope Springs at Minnetonka 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Hope Springs at Minnetonka?

Staff provide about 2.65 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 18.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Hope Springs at Minnetonka?

Hope Springs at Minnetonka has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Hope Springs at Minnetonka have availability?

Typically 97% full (20 of 21 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 Hope Springs at Minnetonka offer?

Hope Springs at Minnetonka in Minnetonka, MN offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 21 beds.

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