LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES
4527 SHORELINE DRIVE, Spring Park, MN 55384
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES Compares
LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Spring Park, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.6%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (36% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (65% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (37% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 35.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (50% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES with other nursing homes in Spring Park.
How is LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.2% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.6% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAKE MINNETONKA SHORES?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Spring Park
Spring Park sits in Hennepin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 176,816 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $81,169
- Median home value
- $292,100
Demographics for Hennepin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Spring Park.
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