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The Waterview Pines LLC
1201 8th Street South, Virginia, MN 55792
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
The Waterview Pines LLC, in Virginia, Minnesota, is certified for 83 beds under for-profit, partnership ownership and belongs to the Monarch Healthcare Management chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 16, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 47.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), below the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 57.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 47.0 | 34.3 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.1% | 46.2% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,036 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Jan 2026, 20 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×27 E ×4 F ×4 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0585 | Honor 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0584 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 57.1%, RNs 62.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.9% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.4% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.0% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, partnership. Chain: Monarch Healthcare Management (45 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jca Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 06/01/2019 |
| Nij LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 06/01/2019 |
| Spartan Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 30% | 06/01/2019 |
| Wbs Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 06/01/2019 |
| Yazoma Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 30% | 06/01/2019 |
| Monarch Healthcare Operating Viii LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Louis County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Waters Care Center | Ely | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 28.9 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | Virginia | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Cook Hospital & Care Center | Cook | 28 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 39.3 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Cornerstone Villa | Buhl | 43 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $11K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Viewcrest Health Center | Duluth | 88 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 28.4 | $71K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center | Duluth | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 26.4 | $132K | 26 Jun 2026 |
All 17 facilities in St. Louis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Waterview Pines LLC been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has The Waterview Pines LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Waterview Pines LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Waterview Pines LLC?
It is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Jca Holdings LLC, Nij LLC and Spartan Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Waterview Pines LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.