Amira Choice Bloomington
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Memory Care, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
8130 Highwood Drive · Bloomington, MN 55438 · Lic. #422568 (MN) · 85 certified beds
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Friendship Village of Blooming is a memory care community in Bloomington, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. Its reported capacity is 85 beds. The MN licensing record reads "Active" for this listing. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Lifespace Communities. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 23 citations, the newest dated 7 May 2026. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Staffing reports put it at 4.16 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated September 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Staffing rating
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Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
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Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Records from May 2024 to May 2026.
May 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0636Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0636 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 7, 2026 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 7, 2026 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-07 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-27 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-27 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0676Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-27 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 27, 2025 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-27 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 2, 2024 · B
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-02 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 2, 2024 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-02 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 2, 2024 · E
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-02 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 2, 2024 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-02 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 2, 2024 · D
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-02 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 2, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-02 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $99,500
May 2, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-53824CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $99,500 against this nursing home on 2024-05-02 (Fine ID: 53824). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 4.16 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Non profit - Other
CMS Care Compare chain: Lifespace Communities
Chain ID 315 · 15 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Lifespace Communities INC
parent · PAC 2365499720
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Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 66 to 85 beds.
Reported by Minnesota MDH
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Other".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MN range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Memory Care
Median · MN$8,216/moNursing Homes
Median · MN$10,646/moOther licensed providers in Bloomington, with their own public records.
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