Family Choice Assisted Living

Family Choice Assisted Living

Overview of Family Choice Assisted Living

Focusing on the comfort and satisfaction of seniors, Family Choice Assisted Living located in Arlington Avenue, St. Paul, MN is a premier senior living community that provides a variety of care services. These include Medication Management, 24-hour Care, ADT Security, Meal Preparation, Private Rooms, Nurses, Housekeeping, and Activities of Daily Living. The community features five bedrooms and two bathrooms, all inclusive of Wi-Fi and cable.

With over a decade of experience in senior care, Family Choice Assisted Living focuses on delivering the needs of its residents. Promoting a healthy relationship among its residents, the community conducts recreational activities for seniors to engage and enjoy their environment. Family Choice Assisted Living serves hearty and nutritious meals three times daily, ensuring the satisfaction of its residents.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #397 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 397th out of 529 homes 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 cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. 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 Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #299 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 299th out of 614 homes 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 cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. 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.
45 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #204 / 270Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 204th out of 270 homes we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 270. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. 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.
60% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Minnesota average: 75.7%
Occupied beds
3 / 5

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyRamsey

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesADT Security, state-of-the-art security systems for ultimate protection.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 5 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (55% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 511 This facility has 55% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (5 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 55% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.09.91 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (5 vs. MN avg 9.91).↓ 50% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 11 This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
5 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 1st (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Resident Health Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring health outcomes and care quality for residents.

Ranked 65th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Safety Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring how well the facility maintains a safe environment for residents.

Ranked 16th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Places of interest near Family Choice Assisted Living

Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St Paul's city center to Family Choice Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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>
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>
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>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Lilydale Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Sunfish Lake
135
Facility 135
MN AVG 61
Rank #56 / 529
Yes
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 45
Rank #320 / 614
-
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 18
Rank #74 / 137
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #81 / 270
A+
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #102 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
Seven Hills Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Summit - University)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #98 / 529
No
87
Facility 87
MN AVG 45
Rank #17 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 18
Rank #137 / 137
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #196 / 270
A+
63%
Facility 63%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #144 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274
New Perspective Highland Park
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #106 / 529
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 45
Rank #122 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #154 / 270
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #61 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #251 / 274
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #258 / 274
Rakhma Joy Home
AL
MC
St Paul (Macalester - Groveland)
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 61
Rank #373 / 529
No
81
Facility 81
MN AVG 45
Rank #37 / 614
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #115 / 270
-
95%
Facility 95%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #3 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Family Choice Assisted Living
AL
St Paul (North Of Maryland)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #299 / 614
--
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #204 / 270
--1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Family Choice Assisted Living 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 Family Choice Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Family Choice Assisted Living in?

Family Choice Assisted Living is in the North of Maryland neighborhood of St Paul.

Is Family Choice Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Family Choice Assisted Living has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Family Choice Assisted Living?

Family Choice Assisted Living's occupancy is 60%.

Are pets allowed at Family Choice Assisted Living?

No, Family Choice Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Family Choice Assisted Living have?

Family Choice Assisted Living has 5 beds.

Has Family Choice Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Family Choice Assisted Living has had 5 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Family Choice Assisted Living?

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