SeniorCareRanked
Minnesota/BLOOMINGTON
86
Excellent

Friendship Village Of Bloomington

8130 HIGHWOOD DRIVE, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Friendship Village Of Bloomington is a 66-bed non profit - corporation nursing home located in BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota. It has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 86 out of 100, placing it above average for quality and safety. Staff turnover is 32.5%. This facility has received 1 fine(s) totaling $99,500. 4 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score86/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating4/5 stars (↑ Better than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day4.2 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day1.15 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover33% (↑ Better than avg 40%)
Deficiencies4 (= Average than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • 1 fine(s) totaling $99,500
  • 1 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day4.2
RN hours/resident/day1.15
Staff turnover32.5%
RN turnover26.3%

Facility Information

Beds66
Avg residents62.8
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare
ChainLIFESPACE COMMUNITIES
Deficiencies (last inspection)4
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting Friendship Village Of Bloomington

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

Friendship Village Of Bloomington reports 4.2 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 32.5% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

4 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.