Empower Center Care

Empower Center Care

Overview of Empower Center Care

Empower Center Care is an assisted living community in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the Highwood neighborhood. It opened in 2014 and has 54 beds, giving families a clear sense of the community’s size and history.

Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. It may be a good fit for someone who needs support with personal care while maintaining an apartment style living arrangement.

A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation coordination is available for residents who need to arrange rides.

Meals can accommodate diabetic, low sodium, heart healthy, vegetarian, and gluten free diets, allowing residents with those dietary needs to follow an appropriate meal plan. Group activities, exercise classes, cultural celebrations, and creative outlets provide organized options for exercise, creativity, and community events.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 54 Rank #219 / 480Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 219th out of 480 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #289 / 527Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 289th out of 527 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyRamsey

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour emergency call system available.
Safety Features24-hour surveillance, emergency call systems, smoke-free building, fire and sprinkler systems.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
ActivitiesEngaging group activities, exercise classes, cultural celebrations, and creative outlets
Specific ProgramsCommunity & Activities, Financial Assistance

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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St. Paul's city center to Empower Center Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Empower Center Care is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General 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

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General 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

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Empower Center Care

What neighborhood is Empower Center Care in?

Empower Center Care is in the Highwood neighborhood of St. Paul.

Is Empower Center Care in a walkable area?

Empower Center Care has a walk score of 41. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Empower Center Care?

No, Empower Center Care has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Empower Center Care have?

Empower Center Care has 54 beds.

Are there photos of Empower Center Care?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Empower Center Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Empower Center Care provide?

Empower Center Care offers Assisted Living.

What is the address of Empower Center Care?

Empower Center Care is located at 1105 Hazel Street North, St. Paul, MN 55119.

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