Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Amira Choice Champlin
Set in Anoka County, Champlin, MN, Amira Choice Champlin is an excellent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Discover a warm and inviting living space with an array of thoughtfully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with open design, and plenty of personal storage. Residents benefit from the compassionate care and support provided by a team of dedicated caregivers who help residents with activities like dressing, bathing and medication management.
In addition to comprehensive support and assistance, residents are also provided with plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and entertained with a full calendar of activity programs. From social events, fitness classes, and scheduled group outings, to guest entertainment, and various clubs, there are plenty of interesting activities to choose from. The community serves up a delicious and varied menu of three chef-prepared meals daily, with extended hours to fit residents’ schedule. An array of spiritual programs are also provided to ensure residents’ overall needs, including the spiritual ones are met. Housekeeping, laundry, and personal maintenance are also handled to ensure residents have plenty of time to explore the finest things the community has to offer.
Community insights.
Based on 80 residents and 138 beds. Source: state inspection report (Nov 2024)
About This Community
Inspection History
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 34 deficiencies 2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Minnesota state average• Total deficiencies (70% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 34 | 20.0 | This facility has 70% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (34 vs. MN avg 20).↑ 70% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 17.0 | 10.9 | This facility has 56% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (17 vs. MN avg 10.9).↑ 56% worse |
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Correction orders from complaint investigations
| 3 | — | — |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 2.0 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (2 vs. MN avg 2).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
| 4 | 1.1 | This facility has had 264% more complaint investigations than the Minnesota average (4 vs. MN avg 1.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 264% more |
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Substantiated
| 0 | — | — |
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Inconclusive
| 0 | — | — |
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Not substantiated
| 2 | — | — |
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Finding not stated
| 2 | — | — |
Lawsuit overview for Amira Choice Champlin
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Amira Choice Champlin
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0.9 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around Anoka County
Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Arbor Oaks Senior Living | AL HOS IL MC | Andover | 78
Facility
78
MN AVG
61
Rank
#163 / 481 | No |
45
Facility
45
MN AVG
45
Rank
#261 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
MN AVG
16
Rank
#64 / 121 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
MN AVG
76.7%
Rank
#84 / 234 | 78.5%
Facility
78.5%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#88 / 143 | 2 | 20
Facility
20
MN AVG
10
Rank
#25 / 238 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
MN AVG
5.0
Rank
#25 / 238 | ||
| Amira Choice Champlin | AL IL MC | Champlin | 138
Facility
138
MN AVG
61
Rank
#48 / 481 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
MN AVG
45
Rank
#322 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
58.0%
Facility
58.0%
MN AVG
76.7%
Rank
#193 / 234 | 80.4%
Facility
80.4%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#72 / 143 | 2 | 34
Facility
34
MN AVG
10
Rank
#13 / 238 | 17.0
Facility
17.0
MN AVG
5.0
Rank
#13 / 238 | ||
| Benedictine Living Community-Anoka | AL ADC HC MC NH RC SNF | Anoka | 96
Facility
96
MN AVG
61
Rank
#120 / 481 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
MN AVG
45
Rank
#212 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
78.1%
Facility
78.1%
MN AVG
76.7%
Rank
#129 / 234 | 84.6%
Facility
84.6%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#49 / 143 | 2 | 21
Facility
21
MN AVG
10
Rank
#107 / 238 | 10.5
Facility
10.5
MN AVG
5.0
Rank
#114 / 238 | ||
| Mercy Caregivers Of Minnesota | AL HC | Spring Lake Park | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
61
Rank
#364 / 481 | No |
55
Facility
55
MN AVG
45
Rank
#188 / 527 | - | 8
Facility
8
MN AVG
16
Rank
#85 / 121 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
MN AVG
76.7%
Rank
#1 / 234 | 86.7%
Facility
86.7%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#41 / 143 | 1 | 12
Facility
12
MN AVG
10
Rank
#154 / 238 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
MN AVG
5.0
Rank
#163 / 238 | ||
| Walker Methodist Plaza CityView Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Anoka | 118
Facility
118
MN AVG
61
Rank
#71 / 481 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
MN AVG
45
Rank
#27 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
83.9%
Facility
83.9%
MN AVG
76.7%
Rank
#155 / 234 | 81.6%
Facility
81.6%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#68 / 143 | 2 | 11
Facility
11
MN AVG
10
Rank
#107 / 238 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
MN AVG
5.0
Rank
#114 / 238 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Minnesota
Amira Choice Champlin is in Champlin, Minnesota. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
- Asset limit
- Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
- MN specifics
- A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.
What it provides
- A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing)
Minnesota Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing)
Eligibility
- General
- Low-income adults age 65 or older, or younger adults with qualifying conditions limiting self-sufficiency, who meet the program’s SSI/General Assistance-related eligibility and financial rules.
What it provides
- Payments to a participating housing provider for room and board and necessities; some qualifying settings can receive supplemental supportive-service funding.
Elderly Waiver
Minnesota Medicaid EW
Eligibility
- General
- Age 65 or older, eligible for Medical Assistance, nursing-home level of care established by MnCHOICES, and services cost less than nursing-facility care.
- MN specifics
- County, tribal or managed-care assessment determines the individual plan; eligibility does not entitle everyone to all listed services.
What it provides
- Authorized adult day/companion services; case management; homemaker; meals; respite; accessibility changes; personal care/CFSS and other Elderly Waiver supports.
Essential Community Supports (ECS)
Minnesota ECS
- Income limit
- Must meet Alternative Care financial eligibility criteria.
- Asset limit
- Alternative Care financial criteria evaluate income and assets together.
Eligibility
- General
- Age 65 or older, not eligible for Medical Assistance, assessed as needing community supports but not nursing-facility level of care, and meeting the other statutory criteria.
- MN specifics
- Community assessment must identify an approved support needed to maintain community residence. Reassessment is required at least annually.
What it provides
- Approved community supports up to $400 per person per month; separate service coordination up to $600 per 12-month authorization period. Categories include adult day services; caregiver support; homemaker or chore help; emergency-response systems; meals and community living assistance.
Alternative Care (AC) Program
Minnesota Alternative Care Program
- Income limit
- Income and assets must be insufficient to pay for more than 135 days of nursing-facility care.
Eligibility
- General
- Age 65 or older, nursing-facility level of care on MnCHOICES, not enough income/assets to fund more than 135 days of nursing-facility care, and no other means of paying for needed services.
- MN specifics
- Needed AC services must cost less than 75% of the comparable Medical Assistance cost; AC is for people not yet eligible for Medical Assistance.
What it provides
- Approved home/community supports similar to many Elderly Waiver services; subject to Alternative Care cost rules.
Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)
Minnesota Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)
Eligibility
- General
- People assessed as eligible who live in the community, can direct care or have someone do so, and have qualifying MA, waiver, Alternative Care or certain MinnesotaCare coverage. Family Support Grant users are excluded.
What it provides
- Authorized support workers; eligible goods and services; emergency response systems and worker training under agency or budget options.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Minnesota Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
- MN specifics
- Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.
What it provides
- Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.




