Beacon Hill
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Minnetonka, MN

Beacon Hill

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Minnetonka, MN

Overview of Beacon Hill

Overlooking the tranquil community of Minnetonka, MN, the Beacon Hill is a trusted senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care services. Here, residents can select from convenient and well-appointed accommodations tailored to the needs and preferences of its residents. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can acquire the utmost care and support that they deserve.

Offering classic amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: basic cable tv, fitness center, library, telephone service, business office services, dining services, garage parking, general store, handyman services, and rehabilitative services. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories within the beautifully made shared spaces of this community. With Beacon Hill, seniors are assured of a worthwhile living experience.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
41
Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #257 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 257th 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #259 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 259th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #108 / 270Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th 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.
Similar to the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
41 / 50
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyHennepin

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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. 7 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 (36% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% 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. 711 This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 36% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 7.09.91 This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 9.91).↓ 29% 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

Quality of Life Rating
4 / 5

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

Ranked 13th (tied) of 136 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 52nd (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
73.4% 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
81.9% High

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

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
89.4% High

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

Community Activities Score
87.4% High

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

Safety & Privacy Score
93.6% High

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

Religion & Spirituality Score
95.6% High

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

Family Satisfaction - Care
79.8% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Cost
75.7% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
75.6% Moderate

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

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 393 / 640 / 793 / 831 / 935 / 937 / 1118 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Beacon Hill

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Minnetonka's city center to Beacon Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Hennepin County

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
The Glenn Minnetonka
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Minnetonka (Glen Lake)
178
Facility 178
MN AVG 61
Rank #15 / 529
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 45
Rank #259 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #30 / 270
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #19 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Vernon Terrace of Edina
AL
IL
MC
Edina (Grandview)
170
Facility 170
MN AVG 61
Rank #18 / 529
Yes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 45
Rank #112 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #83 / 270
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #62 / 149
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #10 / 274
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 274
Global Pointe Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Golden Valley
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #87 / 529
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 45
Rank #187 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #82 / 270
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #120 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Beacon Hill
AL
IL
Minnetonka (Glen Lake)
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 61
Rank #257 / 529
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 45
Rank #259 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #108 / 270
89.4%
Facility 89.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #27 / 149
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #84 / 274
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #97 / 274
Legacy Care Home
AL
MC
RC
Minnetonka
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 61
Rank #389 / 529
No
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 45
Rank #498 / 614
Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 270
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #71 / 149
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #10 / 274
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 274

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Beacon Hill is located in Minnetonka, 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 Beacon Hill

What neighborhood is Beacon Hill in?

Beacon Hill is in the Glen Lake neighborhood of Minnetonka.

Is Beacon Hill in a walkable area?

Beacon Hill has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Beacon Hill?

Beacon Hill's occupancy is 82%.

Are pets allowed at Beacon Hill?

No, Beacon Hill has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Beacon Hill have?

Beacon Hill has 50 beds.

Has Beacon Hill had any deficiencies?

Beacon Hill has had 7 reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Beacon Hill?

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