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The Estates At Linden Llc

Stillwater, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245337) · 51 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.15★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (651) 439-5004 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

The Estates At Linden holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

The Estates At Linden reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.

The Estates At Linden has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
The Estates At Linden… The Estates At Linden…: 5★ 5★ MN average MN average: 3.15★ 3.15★ Monarch Healthcare chain avg Monarch Healthcare chain avg: 2.2★ 2.2★

About this facility

The Estates At Linden LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. The facility is certified for 51 beds and has an average daily census of 32.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since July 1986.

According to CMS Care Compare data, The Estates At Linden holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.

Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the provided data.

The Estates At Linden is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star overall rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The Estates At Linden has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

The facility reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day and 1.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 51.3%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials on record.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The Estates At Linden is certified for 51 beds and has an average daily census of 32.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since July 1, 1986.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 6514395004 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6514395004 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245337?state=MN.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.