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The Villas At the Cedars

7900 WEST 28TH STREET, SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN, 55426
(952) 920-8380
107 licensed beds

CMS rates The Villas At the Cedars 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 78 citations across 18 inspections in the last three years, with $22,205 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Address

7900 West 28th Street
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
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Bed capacity
107
CMS facility ID
245187
Care type
Nursing home
County
Hennepin
Facility name
The Villas At the Cedars
Street address
7900 WEST 28TH STREET
City / state / ZIP
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone
(952) 920-8380

The Villas At the Cedars is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in St Louis Park, Minnesota. It is licensed for 107 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 29 senior care facilities in St Louis Park and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Monarch Healthcare Management, a group of 45 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited The Villas At the Cedars 78 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $22,205 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 November 6, 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 · Operational control — 32% stake — since 2023
Spartan Healthcare Llc
Direct owner — 32% stake — since 2023
Legum, Joshua
Indirect owner · Managing employee — 26% stake — since 2023
Stern, William
Indirect owner · Officer — 26% stake — since 2023
Wbs Holdings Llc
Direct owner — 26% stake — since 2023
Yazoma Holdings, Llc
Direct owner — 26% stake — since 2023
Jaffa, Noam
Indirect owner · Director — 16% stake — since 2023
Nij Llc
Direct owner — 16% stake — since 2023
Monarch Healthcare Operating Xii Llc
Operational control — since 2023

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
1978-02-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
23 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$22,205 total
Last standard inspection
2026-09-11
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$318 per day (≈ $9,670/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
70% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 27% private/other
Occupancy
80% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
22% below the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
107
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. 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 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-09-11Health inspection14 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.
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
F-0585
E · No harm found
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.
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F-0809
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2026-03-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-04-07
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-07
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-04-07
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-04-07
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (60 citations)
2026-01-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0760
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0679
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-12-22
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-22
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-22
2025-08-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0692
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-08-26
2025-07-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0676
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0700
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0725
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0909
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0919
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-08-26
2025-06-26Health 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 2025-07-16
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-16
2025-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-06-09
2025-04-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0694
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-13
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-13
2024-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2024-12-18
2024-11-07Health 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 2024-12-04
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-31
2024-09-19Health inspection9 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 2024-10-24
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-10-24
2024-08-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-28
2023-11-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0622
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2023-12-12
2023-07-14Health inspection13 citations
F-0553
E · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-09-12
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 2023-09-12
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0700
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-09-12
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-09-12
2026-09-11Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
2024-09-19Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-11-01
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0711
C · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-10-24
2023-07-14Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-09-12
K-0321
D · 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 2023-09-12
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-09-12
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-09-12

Federal penalties

2024-09-19Fine$22,205
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 245187.
How it compares in Minnesota.
Inspection citations, 3 years
78
More than 96% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 32
Federal fines, 3 years
$22,205
More than 75% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.4
Higher than 10% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.2
Nursing staff turnover, annual
43%
Higher than 57% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 40%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 12 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased14.9%18.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight6.4%3.9%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.7%1.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection2.0%2.6%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms1.5%4.1%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.0%4.1%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine93.8%97.3%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened16.6%18.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication15.5%12.7%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine92.7%96.4%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers9.6%5.1%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence19.5%23.7%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication9.2%17.2%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.341.541.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.331.731.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine76.3%88.1%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.1%1.9%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine73.6%83.3%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission23.8%23.0%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit15.1%14.6%11.8%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0684 5 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • K-0372 3 inspections. Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
  • F-0580 3 inspections. Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

What its owners also hold

  • Spartan Healthcare Llc has an ownership stake on file at 45 nursing homes, averaging 2.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Yazoma Holdings, Llc has an ownership stake on file at 44 nursing homes, averaging 2.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Nij Llc has an ownership stake on file at 44 nursing homes, averaging 2.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Wbs Holdings Llc has an ownership stake on file at 26 nursing homes, averaging 1.7 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Minnesota

  • Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-369-7994
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, about 2.0 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, about 5.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital, about 5.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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What people say on Google.
3.383 ratings on Google
★Manjieh Iranpour · 2026-02-09 · via Google

“am truly sorry to be writing this report, and at the same time I am genuinely surprised by what I have personally experienced at this facility—especially after seeing the three-star rating and the comments posted on Google. I do understand that most of those reviews date back two or three years, and I did not find many recent reports, which initially gave me some reassurance. Unfortunately, my own…”

★Jacqueline Anderson · 2026-03-19 · via Google

“My experience with this place for the past 13 months has been kind of bad. I have a client there who's also adopted family member that I have guardianship over. You can never get a hold of anybody when you want to talk to them ever. Second of all it takes 2 to 3 months for anybody to respond back to you when you try to get through to them. No matter how many messages you leave. The overall quality…”

★★★★★Kevin Frawley · 2026-07-07 · via Google

“Excellent care from all staff. Well cared for.”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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