The Waters of Highland Park

The Waters of Highland Park is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

The Waters of Highland… is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

The Waters of Highland Park

678 Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116 View Map

The Waters of Highland Park is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

The Waters of Highland… is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

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Overview of The Waters of Highland Park

The Waters of Highland Park boasts an original, contemporary design that prioritizes mobility and light from the outdoors. A lot of sunlight and beautiful scenery are made possible by the community’s wide halls, high ceilings, and enormous windows. Among Saint Paul’s most coveted neighborhoods, Highland Park, is where the facility rests. Its staff are dedicated to giving residents sensitive care. They strive to establish a warm and encouraging environment and are trained to treat every person with dignity and compassion.
In addition to nearby lush parks and paths for strolling, residents enjoy easy access to dining establishments, retail stores, and entertainment venues. The facility also provides a wide variety of enriching activities, such as music, art, physical wellbeing, spirituality, gastronomic adventures, and much more. The facility supports its residents in engaging in their passion and hobbies, socialization, and other pursuits that bring personal significance to them, and helping them find a sense of meaning and fulfillment with the help of newfound connections and premium care.

651-363-3040

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 87
Bed community size
87-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Status
Approved for dementia care
Facility Type
Assisted Living

Additional licensing details

County: Ramsey
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality of Life Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 55th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 50th (tied) of 121 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
76.3% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
90.2% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.5%

Food Quality Score
86.4% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
91.9% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
89.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
83.9% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
76.9% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
74.0% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
82.9% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

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.

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
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Address 678 Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly Waiver
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MN Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$70/day), home aides.
Essential Community Supports (ECS)
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics: Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.
  • Services: In-home support (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Alternative Care (AC) Program
Minnesota Alternative Care Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
  • MN Specifics: CDCS option; statewide via counties.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), home health, meals, home mods.
Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)
Minnesota Senior Health Options
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: 7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite, adult day care, home mods, $900/year groceries (some plans).
Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)
Minnesota Senior Care Plus
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite, adult day care, home mods, limited nursing home care.
Consumer Support Grant (CSG)
Minnesota Consumer Support Grant
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics: Can hire family; statewide via counties.
  • Services: Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care, respite, home mods, assistive tech.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Minnesota Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MN Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Elderly Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MN Specifics:
    Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$70/day), home aides.
Minnesota ECS

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics:
    Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home support (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
  • MN Specifics:
    CDCS option; statewide via counties.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), home health, meals, home mods.
Minnesota Senior Health Options

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics:
    7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite, adult day care, home mods, $900/year groceries (some plans).
Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics:
    Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite, adult day care, home mods, limited nursing home care.
Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics:
    Can hire family; statewide via counties.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care, respite, home mods, assistive tech.
Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MN Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MN Specifics:
    High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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