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Minnesota Masonic Home: Food Safety Violations - MN

Healthcare Facility
Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center
Bloomington, MN  ·  5/5 stars

Inspectors walked in at 9 a.m. on February 11. The pink matter ran along the caulking lines and across the baseboard tiles, covering roughly a quarter of the white-tiled walls. The water handle was coated in calcium-like deposits. A chrome fixture had rust-colored spots, and a rust stain marked the wall directly beneath it. Two long-handled plastic brushes lay on the shower floor, pink matter visible at the base of their bristles.

A nursing assistant told inspectors she had given a resident a shower at 8 that morning. Afterward, she cleaned the shower chair using one of those brushes. She confirmed she could see the pink matter on the walls and brushes.

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The housekeeper said she cleaned the shower rooms every day, sometimes using bleach. But she hadn't cleaned this one the day before. She said she'd ask her supervisor for new brushes.

When inspectors returned the next morning, the walls had been cleaned, but pink matter remained on the tiles near the floor. The two contaminated brushes were leaning against the wall.

The infection preventionist nurse, called in to look at it, said she wasn't sure what the pink matter was. She removed the brushes and said they needed to be replaced. The administrator said the room should be clean and that the brushes were being replaced at that moment.

Nobody had identified what the substance was. Nobody had explained how long it had been there.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center from 2026-02-12 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Editorial process: AI-synthesized regulatory data, reviewed for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: August 5, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center in BLOOMINGTON, MN was cited for violations during a health inspection on February 12, 2026.

The pink matter ran along the caulking lines and across the baseboard tiles, covering roughly a quarter of the white-tiled walls.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center?
The pink matter ran along the caulking lines and across the baseboard tiles, covering roughly a quarter of the white-tiled walls.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in BLOOMINGTON, MN, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 245343.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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