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Folkestone

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise outstanding, responsive maintenance team. Still worth an in-person visit.

100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 5539130 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 11 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Folkestone is highly regarded for its physical environment and the responsiveness of its maintenance and administrative staff. Because the majority of reviews are brief, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction in the memory care wing firsthand to ensure it meets your specific expectations for daily care.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

11 reviews on Google
Folkestone is frequently praised for its beautiful lakeside location, high-quality amenities, and a maintenance team that residents and families find exceptionally helpful. While clinical and therapy staff receive positive mentions for their care, the majority of the available reviews are brief or lack specific detail regarding daily nursing operations.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff9.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory10.0Comms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Outstanding, responsive maintenance team
  • Beautiful, scenic lakeside location
  • High-quality, first-class amenities
  • Friendly and caring nursing and therapy staff

Rating Trends

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2341.02016(1)5.02017(1)5.02019(3)5.02022(1)5.02023(1)5.02025(3)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 11 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

82%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given your beautiful lakeside location, what kinds of outdoor activities or scenic opportunities are available for residents on a daily basis?
  • 2I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you typically involve families in the ongoing care planning process for their loved ones?
  • 3With your high staffing rating, how does your nursing team coordinate with the therapy staff to ensure residents are getting consistent support throughout the day?
  • 4Regarding the recent state health inspections, could you walk me through the steps you have taken to address those specific areas and ensure they don't recur?
  • 5Since you have a smaller community of 30 residents, how do you foster a sense of social connection and daily engagement among the group?
  • 6How does your nursing team manage medical emergencies or acute health changes, especially during evening or weekend hours?

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Key Review Excerpts

She enjoyed the devoted caregivers individually, men & women, the chef & his tasty food in the dining area, the therapists' skilled attention and how thoughtful and concerned ALL of the staff were!

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

Beautiful location on the lake. 1st class amenities and the maintenance staff is OUTSTANDING bar none!! They really care about the residents!!

Resident · 2019★★★★★

Beautiful caring staff. An excellent facility and Lisa is very responsive!

Family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 11 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.46hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.91hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility76.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
76.9%
US
95.5%
MN
96.1%
Hennepin
94.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.2%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
Hennepin
17.7%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.4%
Better than Avg
Here
4.4%
US
15.4%
MN
17.0%
Hennepin
21.1%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.4%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Hennepin
19.8%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.6%
Better than Avg
Here
11.6%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Hennepin
13.0%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Hennepin
5.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.5%
Better than Avg
Here
93.5%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Hennepin
85.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Hennepin
2.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.0)

Folkestone has 19 deficiencies across recent surveys, primarily in medication management, fire safety systems, and building maintenance. The facility showed recurring issues with pharmaceutical services across multiple surveys and had significant fire safety problems including sprinkler system maintenance and emergency lighting. All deficiencies have correction dates from the provider, suggesting active remediation efforts, though some fire safety issues persisted into recent surveys.

Nov 20, 2025Routine
3
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Oct 17, 2024Routine
13
0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0901Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Electrical Deficiencies

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Dec 7, 2023Routine
3
0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Folkestone

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Presbyterian Homes & Services

Chain Size

21 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.3/5 · Rank 4 of 20 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Presbyterian Homes and Services

Owner · Organization

Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, INC.

Owner · Organization

Fletcher, Jonathan

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Computershare Corporate Trust Company, Na5% or Greater Mortgage InterestComputershare Corporate Trust Company, Na5% or Greater Security InterestFletcher, JonathanOfficer / DirectorPederson, MarkOfficer / DirectorPeterson, HeidiOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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