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Minnesota Masonic Home: Care Plan Delays Risk Safety - MN

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

Twenty-seven of the 29 residents living on D1 used that shower room regularly.

A nursing assistant, identified in the report as NA-G, told inspectors she had given a resident a shower at 8 that morning, then cleaned the shower chair using one of the white brushes sitting on the floor. She confirmed she could see the pink matter on the walls and on the brushes. She said the housekeeper was responsible for cleaning the walls.

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The housekeeper, identified as H-A, said she cleaned the shower rooms every day, sometimes using bleach on the affected areas. Then she said she hadn't cleaned the shower the day before. She told inspectors she would ask her supervisor for new brushes.

When inspectors returned the following morning, the walls had been cleaned, but pink matter was still visible on the tiles near the floor. The two brushes were leaning against the wall.

The facility's infection preventionist told inspectors she wasn't sure what the pink matter was, but that the shower needed to be cleaned. She removed the brushes and said they needed to be replaced. The administrator told inspectors the brushes were being replaced "right now."

The facility had a cleaning policy, updated in October 2025, stating that resident spaces would be maintained to "the highest standards of hygiene and comfort."

The pink matter was on the walls anyway. It was on the brushes a nursing assistant used after bathing a resident. It was on the bag hanging from the showerhead. And the morning after inspectors flagged it, some of it was still 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).

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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.

Twenty-seven of the 29 residents living on D1 used that shower room regularly.

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?
Twenty-seven of the 29 residents living on D1 used that shower room regularly.
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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