Overview of Empower Center Care

Empower Center Care is an assisted living community in Saint Paul, MN. It offers personalized, compassionate care and a vibrant community with enriching activities. Residents enjoy three daily meals, transportation coordination, and support for daily living activities.
Bed community size
54-bed community Rank #244 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 529 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #327 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 327th out of 632 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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

24/7 Support
Wellness Checks
Transportation Coordination
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
Nutritious Meals
Engaging 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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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

The Waters of Oakdale
AL
IL
MC
Oakdale
100
Facility 100
MN AVG 61
Rank #119 / 529
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 43
Rank #185 / 632
- 51.0%
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #28 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #40 / 275
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #50 / 275
Arbor Glen Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Lake Elmo
94
Facility 94
MN AVG 61
Rank #136 / 529
Yes
34
Facility 34
MN AVG 43
Rank #376 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 89.4%
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #17 / 149
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #85 / 275
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #98 / 275
Lexington Landing
AL
St Paul (Highland Park)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #219 / 529
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 85.9%
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #32 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 275
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 275
Empower Center Care
AL
St. Paul (Highwood)
54
Facility 54
MN AVG 61
Rank #244 / 529
No
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 43
Rank #327 / 632
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Rakhma Joy Home
AL
MC
St Paul (Macalester - Groveland)
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 61
Rank #373 / 529
No
81
Facility 81
MN AVG 43
Rank #36 / 632
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 80.0%
95%
Facility 95%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #3 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 275
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #73 / 275

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. Somewhat walkable. 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 is the address of Empower Center Care?

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

What is the phone number of Empower Center Care?

(651) 730-2017 will put you in contact with the team at Empower Center Care.

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