Safety Report: The Emeralds At St Paul LLC
How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
6Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
2Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
10Requirements cited on more than one inspection
G
Government finding: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F925
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
J
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
J
Government finding: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F849
J
Government finding: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F697
J
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
J
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
J
Government finding: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F695
Citations by topic
8Abuse, neglect & exploitation
3Infection control
2Medications & pharmacy
2Accidents & supervision
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (7) than in the cycle before (28).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 4 | June 25, 2025; April 23, 2025; July 30, 2024; October 27, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | July 14, 2025; January 14, 2025; May 23, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | August 19, 2026; July 19, 2024 |
| 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. (F688) | 2 | August 19, 2026; July 30, 2025 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | August 19, 2026; May 23, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | July 30, 2025; May 23, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | July 14, 2025; May 5, 2025 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | June 25, 2025; July 30, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | June 25, 2025; April 23, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | April 23, 2025; May 23, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 9 days, starting August 12, 2025 |
| April 23, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 65 days, starting June 4, 2025 |
| April 23, 2025 | Fine | $103,461 |
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 19, 2026 — 7 citations (includes serious)
G
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Environmental Deficiencies · F925 · complaint · corrected October 5, 2026
E
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F628 · corrected October 5, 2026
D
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F791 · corrected October 5, 2026
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected October 5, 2026
D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F692 · corrected October 5, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F688 · corrected October 5, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · complaint · corrected October 5, 2026
July 30, 2025 — 9 citations
E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected August 20, 2025
D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected August 20, 2025
D
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F742 · corrected August 20, 2025
D
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F699 · corrected August 20, 2025
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F688 · corrected August 20, 2025
D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F677 · corrected August 20, 2025
D
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F605 · corrected August 20, 2025
D
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F578 · corrected August 20, 2025
D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F558 · complaint · corrected August 20, 2025
July 14, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected August 8, 2025
D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · complaint · corrected August 8, 2025
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected August 8, 2025
June 25, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected June 14, 2025
D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F610 · complaint · corrected July 28, 2025
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected July 28, 2025
May 5, 2025 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Administration Deficiencies · F849 · complaint · corrected May 20, 2025
J
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F697 · complaint · corrected May 20, 2025
J
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected May 20, 2025
D
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Environmental Deficiencies · F909 · complaint · corrected May 22, 2025
D
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F700 · complaint · corrected May 22, 2025
D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F641 · complaint · corrected May 22, 2025
April 23, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected April 25, 2025
D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F610 · complaint · corrected April 25, 2025
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected April 25, 2025
January 29, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
E
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F726 · complaint · corrected March 1, 2025
January 14, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected February 14, 2025
D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected February 14, 2025
November 14, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · complaint · corrected December 15, 2024
September 18, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F585 · complaint · corrected October 18, 2024
July 30, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected August 19, 2024
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected August 19, 2024
July 19, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · complaint · corrected August 19, 2024
E
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Administration Deficiencies · F838 · complaint · corrected August 19, 2024
May 23, 2024 — 12 citations
D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F883 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F758 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F696 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
Ensure 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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F693 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F679 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · complaint · corrected June 30, 2024
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · corrected June 30, 2024
D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F554 · corrected June 30, 2024
October 27, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected November 16, 2023
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare