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Crest View on 42nd

900 42nd Ave NE

1.5(10 ratings)· Columbia Heights average: 4.2

Part of River Oaks of Minnesota · 4 communities

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Quick Facts

Starting price
$1,240/mo
Year opened
1984
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
106
Ownership
70-year-old nonprofit, faith-based organization
Care continuum
Offers senior housing through skilled care on-site
Mask policy
Masks required in common areas of buildings

What Families Think

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Reviewers of Crest View on 42nd raise serious concerns about care quality, staffing, and cleanliness, with one report of a resident going unbathed for over a month. The community is a nonprofit, faith-based provider offering a continuum from senior housing through skilled care, but recent reviews are largely negative, reflected in a very low overall rating.

What reviewers praise

  • Nonprofit, faith-based community with long history
  • Allows aging in place across care levels
  • One reviewer called it a nice place
  • Residents described as friendly and welcoming

What reviewers flag

  • One report of a resident left unbathed for over a month
  • Multiple reviewers cite frequent short-staffing
  • Reports of poor customer service and unanswered phones
  • Complaints of inadequate housekeeping and maintenance

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Crest View on 42nd is a senior living community in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Published pricing starts around $1,240 per month. Families rate it 1.5 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

About Crest View on 42nd

Our senior communities in Blaine and Columbia Heights offer a lifestyle that provides socializing opportunities, access to fitness equipment, on-site worship services, appealing meals, home care, and a sense of security.

I’m often asked “when is a good time to talk about moving?” My answer is always it’s better a year too soon than a day too late. The best gift parents can give their loved ones is to make the decision to move to a senior community before a health crisis.

At Crest View, people can age in place. When a person needs additional services they can get them easily. The friends they’ve made are right there to support them in their recovery or transition. There’s much less isolation. And, there’s private space for peace and quiet too.

Family members sleep better knowing their aging parent is in a setting where they are cared for.

Masks are required in common areas in all buildings. I encourage you to get vaccinated and boosted as suggested by the CDC.

Come visit us and see what our 70-year-old nonprofit faith-based community has to offer.

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces

Activities

  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Crest View on 42nd

1.5overall · 10 ratings combined

1.5★ on Google (10)

T Meeker

Sep 2021

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My mother is a resident and she hasn't been bathed in over a month. I am reporting this to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Wait Sam

Jul 2021

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Nice place for assisted living apartments and all the residents are so nice. Loved visiting there.

wendy krill

Jun 2021

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Don’t answer the phone. poor customer service. Frequently shortstaffed. Food is okay. Inadequate House Keeping. Poor maintenance.

Linda Hoover

Jan 2021

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It appears if you drink and smoke, you can get away with smoking in your apartment.

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Government Inspection History

9 inspection visits in the last three years, 57 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 19, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 16, 2026

Dec 10, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 13, 2025

Jun 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard24 citations
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 22, 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 22, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2025

Oct 30, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 23, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 23, 2024

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 23, 2024

Jul 29, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 9, 2024

May 23, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 26, 2024

Apr 4, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 24, 2024

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2024

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

Jul 6, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 6, 2023

Mar 2, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • 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.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Crest View on 42nd cost?

Published pricing at Crest View on 42nd starts around $1,240 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.

Where is Crest View on 42nd located?

Crest View on 42nd is located at 900 42nd Ave NE in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.

What do families say about Crest View on 42nd?

Crest View on 42nd carries a 1.5 out of 5 rating from 10 Google reviews. Reviewers of Crest View on 42nd raise serious concerns about care quality, staffing, and cleanliness, with one report of a resident going unbathed for over a month. The community is a nonprofit, faith-based provider offering a continuum from senior housing through skilled care, but recent reviews are largely negative, reflected in a very low overall rating. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Crest View on 42nd do on recent health and safety inspections?

Crest View on 42nd had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 57 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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