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825 First Avenue Northwest New Brighton, MN 55112 · Ramsey County
All 3 nursing homes in New Brighton, MN (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 245164 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is The Villas at New Brighton 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 The Villas at New Brighton as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 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 3.82 hours per resident per day at The Villas at New Brighton, below the Minnesota median of 4.18 (US median: 3.72). About 0.94 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.42 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 34.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Minnesota median 39.7%). 2 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at The Villas at New Brighton: Medicare and Medicaid
The Villas at New Brighton is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Minnesota's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 23, 2026 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 13 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 61 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 61 citations at The Villas at New Brighton across 18 inspection dates, 34 of them from complaint investigations. 5 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on September 10, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (19) and resident rights (12). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money" (tag F0602, level K, February 11, 2025). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 29, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
July 8, 2026 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
April 23, 2026 · 8 citations · includes complaint inspection
FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
FKeep all essential equipment working safely.
EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
March 20, 2026 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
February 23, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
September 10, 2025 · 3 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.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
August 4, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
June 13, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
June 11, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
April 15, 2025 · 4 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
April 8, 2025 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
February 11, 2025 · 14 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
KProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
FProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EPost nurse staffing information every day.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 12, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
September 10, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
August 1, 2024 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
June 26, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
January 11, 2024 · 10 citations
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
November 9, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Questions to ask on a tour of The Villas at New Brighton
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on February 11, 2025 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 29, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- 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
14 penalties in the last three years, including $150,089 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Fine | $26,685 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Fine | $10,361 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near The Villas at New Brighton
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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7.0 mi
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview MinneapolisEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 54m for patients treated and sent home
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7.2 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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7.4 mi
North Memorial Medical Center RobbinsdaleEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 3h 24m 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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