Family Choice Assisted Living
Assisted Living · St. Paul, MN

Family Choice Assisted Living

Assisted Living · St. Paul, MN

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.

Bed community size
5-bed community Rank #404 / 536Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 404th out of 536 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #295 / 633Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 295th out of 633 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
60%
Rank #249 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
3 / 5
Average residents per home in Minnesota 59 per day

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

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDelightful, nutritious meals catered to your specific needs.

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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 5 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 (50% below)
• Deficiencies per year (50% below)
Latest Inspection May 15, 2025 Annual Inspection

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. 510 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (5 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 50% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 510 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (5 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on May 15, 2025, found several deficiencies related to food service, emergency preparedness, fire safety plans and training, emergency relocation notice, and medication storage. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so it is unclear whether these issues represent a new or ongoing pattern. Inspectors cited problems mainly with regulatory compliance in food handling, emergency planning, and medication management. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Without prior data, no clear trend in compliance can be determined at this time.

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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. — 1.72 miles to nearest hospital (Planned Parenthood - Little Canada Health Center)

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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)

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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%.

How many beds does Family Choice Assisted Living have?

Family Choice Assisted Living has 5 beds.

Are there photos of Family Choice Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Family Choice Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Family Choice Assisted Living?

(612) 598-5048 will put you in contact with the team at Family Choice Assisted Living.

What county is Family Choice Assisted Living located in?

Family Choice Assisted Living is in Ramsey County.

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