The Villas At The Cedars
Saint Louis Park, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245187) · 107 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,205
Phone: (952) 920-8380 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Villas At The Cedars has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below Minnesota's state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Villas At The Cedars reports total nurse staffing of about 3.40 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine for The Villas At The Cedars totaling $22,205.00, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
The Villas At The Cedars is a for-profit nursing home in Saint Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1978. It has 107 certified beds and an average daily census of 89.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measure rating is 4 stars and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of about 3.40 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,205.00. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in this data.
The Villas At The Cedars is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should note that while the quality measure and staffing ratings are relatively strong at 4 stars each, the overall and health inspection ratings are low at 1 star, well below the state average, and should be reviewed carefully alongside the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare (data as reported by CMS).
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Villas At The Cedars has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 39.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,205.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 107 certified beds with an average of 89.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities with an average rating of 2.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here the overall and health inspection ratings are 1 star each, while staffing and quality measures are 4 stars each.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9529208380 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 9529208380 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245187?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.