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The Villas at Bryn Mawr LLC

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

275 Penn Avenue North, Harrison · Minneapolis, MN 55405105 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.3/5

based on 40 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (23 vs median 6.5)

Bottom 25% in MN · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Worst in MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT chain · $35,260 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report positive experiences with the therapy team and specific staff, the facility has a persistent history of serious complaints regarding hygiene, medication management, and neglect. We strongly advise you to conduct an unannounced tour, specifically requesting to see the long-term care units and laundry areas, and to verify the facility's current state inspection reports before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

40 reviews on Google
The Villas At Bryn Mawr receives highly polarized reviews, with a significant number of families and residents reporting severe neglect, unsanitary conditions, and unprofessional staff behavior. While a small subset of reviewers praises the therapy team and specific staff members, the overwhelming pattern of complaints regarding facility maintenance, medication errors, and poor communication suggests a high-risk environment for potential residents.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food2.0Staff3.0Clean1.0Activities7.0Meds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Some dedicated and compassionate individual staff members
  • Variety of organized activities and crafts

Concerns

  • Unsanitary facility conditions (rats, roaches, mold, filth) (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Neglect and slow response times to patient needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors and supply shortages (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Rude, unprofessional, or punitive staff behavior (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Dilapidated building and poor maintenance (broken AC, thin mattresses) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'16(1)'19(4)'21(8)'23(5)'25(11)'26(2)

Distribution · 45 analyzed

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4
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28

How They Respond to Reviews

73%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has a variety of organized activities and crafts; could you walk me through a typical weekly schedule for a resident and how you encourage participation?
  • 2Given the recent focus on facility maintenance, what specific steps is the management team currently taking to ensure the building remains clean, sanitary, and comfortable for all residents?
  • 3How does your nursing team coordinate with families to ensure medication management is accurate and that essential supplies are always available for residents?
  • 4I see that you actively respond to feedback online; how do you use that input to improve the daily experience and communication between staff and family members?
  • 5With the current staffing levels, what is your protocol for ensuring that call lights are answered promptly and that residents receive timely assistance when they need it?
  • 6What is your process for addressing urgent medical concerns or changes in a resident's health status, and how quickly can we expect to be notified by the clinical team?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is top notch and always treated our mom with the utmost respect and kindness. I will never forget hearing my mom and her nurses talking and laughing together; it made all the difference in the world to us knowing she was safe and loved.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My uncle told me he had assistance to use the bathroom but noone came back for 35 minutes when I visit a woman just yelling help noone came I was there for 30 minutes

Family member · 2023★★☆☆☆

Housekeeping is superficial and generally lacking; the place is totally filthy around the edges. Maintenance is practically nonexistent: the air conditioner in the room does not work, and they refused to fix it even in the muggiest, hottest weather.

Resident/Family member · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 40 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.63hrs
84%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.79hrs
68%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.5%
Better than Avg
Here
8.5%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Hennepin
20.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.8%
Better than Avg
Here
5.8%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
Hennepin
18.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.8%
Better than Avg
Here
7.8%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
Hennepin
16.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.4%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Hennepin
5.6%

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

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.0%
US
15.4%
MN
17.0%
Hennepin
20.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.3%
Better than Avg
Here
11.3%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Hennepin
13.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility57.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
57.1%
US
79.7%
MN
82.7%
Hennepin
80.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility68.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
68.1%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Hennepin
86.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.5%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Hennepin
2.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

23deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (8.0)
20 complaint-triggered
$35,260 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of complaint-triggered deficiencies (17 across surveys) with families reporting serious issues including resident abuse protection failures and accident hazards. The most recurring problems involve resident safety and accident prevention, medication management, and fire safety systems. While the facility appears to correct cited deficiencies, the ongoing complaints suggest persistent quality of care concerns that warrant careful investigation during any visit.

Mar 13, 2026Complaint
2
0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Feb 27, 2026Complaint
1
0686Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Sep 29, 2025Complaint
1
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Sep 11, 2025Complaint
1
0578Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Jun 24, 2025Complaint
5
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

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.

0742Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

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.

Apr 15, 2025Complaint
1
0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 12, 2024

$35,260

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Villas at Bryn Mawr LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Monarch Healthcare Management

Chain Size

45 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 35 of 45 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Monarch Healthcare Operating Xii LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Nij LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Spartan Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Wbs Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Yazoma Holdings, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Halpert, Marc

Owner (parent company)

Jaffa, Noam

Owner (parent company)

Legum, Joshua

Owner (parent company)

Stern, William

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Legum, JoshuaContracted Managing EmployeeJaffa, NoamOfficer / DirectorHalpert, MarcOfficer / DirectorStern, WilliamOfficer / DirectorHalpert, MarcManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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