Friendship Village Of Bloomington – BLOOMINGTON, MN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Friendship Village Of Bloomington

8130 HIGHWOOD DRIVE, Bloomington, MN 55438
(952) 831-7500
66 beds
All Bloomington facilities
4.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
76.98
Score /100
#5020
National Rank

#5020
of 14703 facilities
National
65.9% position
#111
of 338 in MN
State Rank
#21
of 54 in Hennepin
County Rank
#2
of 5 in Bloomington
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 55438
ZIP Rank






About Friendship Village Of BloomingtonFriendship Village Of Bloomington is located at 8130 Highwood Drive, Bloomington, MN, reachable at (952) 831-7500. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 66.0 certified beds and serves an average of 63 residents per day. It is part of the Lifespace Communities network (16 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1980-01-29. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Friendship Village Of Bloomington

Address

8130 Highwood Drive, Bloomington, MN 55438

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
Facility Details
  • 66 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 7 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
76.98
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5020 of 14703 nationally – #111 of 338 in Minnesota

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Friendship Village Of Bloomington offers a mid-range care option in Bloomington, MN. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightFriendship Village Of Bloomington currently provides 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 9 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 36.8% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 9 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 24 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours35 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 9 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 40 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours52 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $99,500. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $99500.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 51.25 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,020
of 14,703
National
Top 34%
#111
of 338
MN State
Top 33% in MN
#21
of 54
️ Hennepin County
#21 of 54
#2
of 5
️ Bloomington
#2 of 5
#1
of 1
ZIP 55438
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Friendship Village Of Bloomington ranks 5020th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.0/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MN, it ranks 111th out of 338 nursing homes. In Bloomington, it ranks 2nd out of 5 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,972 nationally and RN hours rank #1,285 nationally (#102 in MN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MN State Rank Note
2022 4.22 #3,169 / 14,703 #154 / 338 Top 25%
2023 4.12 #3,480 / 14,703 #146 / 338 Top 25%
2024 4.18 #3,276 / 14,703 #138 / 338 Top 25%
2025 4.36 #2,786 / 14,703 #128 / 338 Top 25%
2026 4.14 #3,972 / 14,703 #162 / 338 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MN State Rank Note
2022 0.99 #2,156 / 14,703 #145 / 338 Top 25%
2023 1.06 #1,513 / 14,703 #102 / 338 Top 25%
2024 1.13 #1,248 / 14,703 #85 / 338 Top 10%
2025 1.28 #880 / 14,703 #56 / 338 Top 10%
2026 1.15 #1,285 / 14,703 #102 / 338 Top 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Friendship Village Of Bloomington is certified as a Medicare facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1980-01-29. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (952) 831-7500 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Friendship Village Of Bloomington holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 77.0/100, placing it #5020 of 14703 facilities nationally and #111 of 338 in Minnesota. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Friendship Village Of Bloomington receives a reported average of 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 9 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 35 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 24 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 40 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 36.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $99,500. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $99,500, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 51.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Friendship Village Of Bloomington ranks 5020th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.0/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MN, it ranks 111th out of 338 nursing homes. In Bloomington, it ranks 2nd out of 5 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,972 nationally and RN hours rank #1,285 nationally (#102 in MN). Our composite quality score of 77.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Bloomington, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/minnesota/bloomington/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

8130 HIGHWOOD DRIVE, Bloomington, MN 55438
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LLC
Legal Name

LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 66
Average Residents / Day 63 (97% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare
County Hennepin County, MN
City Bloomington, MN
ZIP Code 55438
Approved Since January 29, 1980
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 245229
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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