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The Estates at Fridley

5700 EAST RIVER ROAD

2.2(39 ratings)· FRIDLEY average: 4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
50
Operator
Part of the Monarch Healthcare Management network

What Families Think

Reviews for The Estates at Fridley are overwhelmingly negative, with many families describing serious lapses in cleanliness, staffing, and medication safety. A smaller number of reviewers, mostly rehab patients, praised the therapy team and found staff friendly and helpful during short stays.

The Good

  • Physical and occupational therapy praised by multiple reviewers
  • Some reviewers call staff friendly and caring
  • Positive short-term rehab outcomes reported by a few residents
  • Activities described as fun by some reviewers

The Bad

  • Numerous reports of persistent urine odor and dirty conditions
  • Multiple accounts of slow call-light response and understaffing
  • Several reports of medication errors or missed doses
  • Multiple reports of neglect such as missed showers and unaddressed bedsores
  • One report of unexpectedly high billing charges

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Estates at Fridley is a senior living community in FRIDLEY, Minnesota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 2.2 out of 5 across 39 reviews.

About The Estates at Fridley

The Estates at Fridley LLC is a skilled nursing facility located in Fridley, Minnesota, just off Hwy-694 and East River Road. Operated by Monarch Healthcare Management, the community is described as a cozy 54-bed facility offering skilled nursing care and patient-focused rehabilitation.

Care is tailored to the individual needs of each resident, with services ranging from short-term rehabilitation to help residents return home, to support for maintaining independence, to 24-hour nursing care for those requiring a higher level of assistance.

The facility's Therapeutic Recreation team provides interactive programming designed to address the spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of residents, aiming to treat each person as more than just a medical diagnosis.

As part of the Monarch Healthcare Management network, the community emphasizes a mission centered on innovative care and putting residents, tenants, and families first.

Types of Care at The Estates at Fridley

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of The Estates at Fridley

2.2overall · 39 ratings combined

2.2★ on Google (39)

Wishenna Taylor

Jul 2026

via Google

Please reconsider sending your loved ones here. My mother came here after yet another hospital stay. She has been in and out of TCUs for the past year. This is the 3rd place, we did not know she was coming here until she arrived. To our horror, this place is physically ran down and grim. They staff seem kind, but also overworked and overwhelmed. The patients are complaining more than I've heard any place else. But that is not the main reason I leave such a low review, as I understand budget can be tight.<br><br>The reason why I write this review is because of the "Dr" who makes decisions on medications. Without understanding my mothers chronic health history, he decided that he would totally change her pain medicine. And forced his recommendation. My mother goes to a actual pain clinic and has a provider managing her condition surrounding pain. And at no point have they said she was taking too much. Nor have any other TCU that she has been to.<br><br>Staff again, are kind. Overwhelmed, but kind!<br><br>Be cautious, check the meds, and speak up for your people!

LaJuana Jones

May 2026

via Google

This place is horrific. Do not put your loved ones in this place. It smells and the staff does not care about these patients. The floors are dirty along with the walls. The smell is unexplainable. It’s very run down. And the food looks like frozen microwave meals. Every inch of this place is filthy. There is clutter everywhere. I cannot believe this place is running. Run. Do not trust these people with your loved ones if you care about them. 0 stars. Do not recommend!

Julie Bigelow

Apr 2026

via Google

The estates of fridley sucks. Everything here is a joke. Don't come here.

RussEmerson-AEØPX

Jan 2026

via Google

My 10-day stay was most pleasant with very effective therapy methods. Staff was friendly and enjoyable. All in all, a great place to rehab.

Veronika Morningstar

Jan 2026

via Google

A friend of mine is currently at this facility. She is wheelchair bound and can not move her arms or legs. THEY LEFT HER IN BED, UNABLE TO MOVE AT ALL, UNTIL 1530 IN THE AFTERNOON!!! Despite her begging and pleading for the nurses to help her. Her urine bag was full and noone would empty it so she couldn't use the bathroom. She now has a new sore on her bottom. Noone should ever be treated like this. This is inhumane. I shouldn't have to call and yell at people just to get them to pay attention to their patients. Its dirty and smells like urine. The other residents ask for help that never comes, constantly. The nurses turn on the radio to drown out their patients. Everyone of those patients should be moved to another facility and the staff fired.

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Government Inspection History

11 inspection visits in the last three years, 48 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 27, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 20, 2026

Jan 29, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 26, 2026

Nov 26, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 28, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 28, 2025

Nov 19, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 25, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 25, 2025

Oct 27, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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 Nov 20, 2025

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 20, 2025

Aug 7, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • 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 Sep 5, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 5, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 5, 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 Sep 5, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 5, 2025

  • 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 Sep 5, 2025

  • 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 Sep 5, 2025

Jun 4, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2025

Apr 21, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 19, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 19, 2025

May 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2024

  • 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 Jun 11, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2024

  • Provide appropriate foot care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2024

Jul 14, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
  • 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 Jul 29, 2023

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 29, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 29, 2023

May 11, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • 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 Jun 28, 2023

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • 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 Jun 28, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023

  • 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 Jun 28, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 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

What types of care does The Estates at Fridley offer?

The Estates at Fridley offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Estates at Fridley located?

The Estates at Fridley is located at 5700 EAST RIVER ROAD in FRIDLEY, Minnesota.

What do families say about The Estates at Fridley?

Reviews for The Estates at Fridley are overwhelmingly negative, with many families describing serious lapses in cleanliness, staffing, and medication safety. A smaller number of reviewers, mostly rehab patients, praised the therapy team and found staff friendly and helpful during short stays.

How did The Estates at Fridley do on recent health and safety inspections?

The Estates at Fridley had 11 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 48 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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