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The Emeralds At Grand Rapids

2801 SOUTH HIGHWAY 169, GRAND RAPIDS, MN, 55744
(218) 326-3431
93 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
93
CMS facility ID
245495
Care type
Nursing home
County
Itasca
Facility name
The Emeralds At Grand Rapids
Street address
2801 SOUTH HIGHWAY 169
City / state / ZIP
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone
(218) 326-3431

The Emeralds At Grand Rapids is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. It is licensed for 93 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 20 senior care facilities in Grand Rapids and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited The Emeralds At Grand Rapids 65 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $65,900 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Monarch Healthcare Management
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Halpert, Marc
Indirect owner · Officer — 30% stake — since 2019
Legum, Joshua
Indirect owner · Managing employee — 30% stake — since 2019
Spartan Healthcare Llc
Direct owner — 30% stake — since 2019
Yazoma Holdings, Llc
Direct owner — 30% stake — since 2019
Stern, William
Indirect owner · Officer — 20% stake — since 2019
Wbs Holdings Llc
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2019
Jaffa, Noam
Indirect owner · Director — 10% stake — since 2019
Jca Holdings Llc
Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2019
Nij Llc
Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2019
Monarch Healthcare Operating Viii Llc
Operational control — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
3 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1987-08-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$65,900 total
Last standard inspection
2026-06-17
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$360 per day (≈ $10,940/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
67% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 24% private/other
Occupancy
60% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
12% below the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
93
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-17Health inspection5 citations
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-07-16
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-07-16
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-07-16
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-07-16
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-07-16
2026-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-05-29
13 earlier / fire-safety inspections (59 citations)
2025-12-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-01-16
2025-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0726
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-02
2024-12-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-06-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-12
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-04-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0661
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-26
2024-03-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0636
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-04-12
F-0803
J · Immediate jeopardyFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-03-13
2024-03-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-29
2024-01-11Health inspection17 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0572
E · No harm found
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0790
D · No harm found
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0908
E · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-02-16
2023-12-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-20
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-10-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-13
2026-06-17Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0541
F · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-08-23
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-07-30
2025-03-27Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-05-02
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-05-02
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-05-02
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-02
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-02
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-02
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-02
2024-01-11Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-02-16
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-02-16
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-02-16

Federal penalties

2026-06-04Fine$27,378
2024-03-22Fine$14,433
2024-03-07Fine$8,824
2023-10-13Fine$15,265
Total fines$65,900
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245495.
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Ownership & corporate history

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Prior operators & transfers
Corporate network & affiliates
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Owners' other facilities
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

Advanced tier only
Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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