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3427 Central Avenue Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55418 · Hennepin County
All 19 nursing homes in Minneapolis, MN (19 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 24E185 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Bywood East Health Care a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Bywood East Health Care as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 2.47 hours per resident per day at Bywood East Health Care, below the Minnesota median of 4.18 (US median: 3.72). About 0.58 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.07 hours, 16% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 38.1% of nursing staff left within a year (Minnesota median 39.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Bywood East Health Care: Medicare and Medicaid
Bywood East Health Care is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Minnesota Medicaid.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 7, 2026 and found 8 deficiencies, plus 8 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 74 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 74 citations at Bywood East Health Care across 15 inspection dates, 36 of them from complaint investigations. 5 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on December 15, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (12) and quality of life and care (12). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs" (tag F0805, level J, December 15, 2025). 12 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 7, 2026 · 8 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
BProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
February 26, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
December 19, 2025 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
December 15, 2025 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
November 21, 2025 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
November 20, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
August 27, 2025 · 5 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
April 17, 2025 · 19 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
BEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
BProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
March 31, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
October 16, 2024 · 6 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DHonor 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.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
September 6, 2024 · 8 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CEnsure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
CEnsure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a qualified dietitian (or other qualified nutrition professional); or to a qualified therapist.
CEstablish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
CDesignate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
CFollow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
BEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
June 26, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
April 11, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
EProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
March 7, 2024 · 13 citations · includes complaint inspection
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
EAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
DInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
CProvide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
BProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
January 22, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
EEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Questions to ask on a tour of Bywood East Health Care
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on December 15, 2025 under the rule on nutrition and dietary. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 26, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 16% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Bywood East Health Care
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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3.8 mi
North Memorial Medical Center RobbinsdaleEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 3h 24m for patients treated and sent home
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4.1 mi
Hennepin County Medical Center MinneapolisEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 55m for patients treated and sent home
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4.3 mi
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview MinneapolisEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 54m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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