Cardigan Ridge Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Shoreview, MN

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Shoreview, MN

Overview of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living

Redefining senior living, Cardigan Ridge Senior Living in Ramsey County, Canada, MN offers an idyllic senior living community with an array of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can choose their preferred accommodation among excellently designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, walk-in showers, WiFi access, and individual heating and A/C. The community maintains residents’ dignity, independence, and well-being by providing them with compassionate care and supportive services.

At Cardigan Ridge, there’s always something fun to do with an array of social and recreational events on-site and off-site–from live musical performances and holiday parties to fitness and educational programs. The community also provides restaurant-style dining featuring nutritious and delicious chef-prepared meals. With caring associates, an engaging community, and comprehensive services that fit residents’ unique lifestyles, Cardigan Ridge Senior Living guarantees a nurturing environment that preserves independence and encourages fulfilling living.

Bed community size
135-bed community Rank #57 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #125 / 138Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 138 homes in Minnesota for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #350 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyRamsey

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactOwner or Manager, Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 6 deficiencies

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 (40% below)
• Deficiencies per year (40% below)
Latest Inspection July 17, 2025 Annual Inspection

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

This Facility MN Average vs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6 10 This facility has 40% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 40% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 6 10 This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 40% better

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

  • July 17, 2025 inspection found six deficiencies including fire safety code violations and lack of proper staff training on evacuation and delegated nursing task supervision.
  • Facility shared the building with an office suite without proper separation, violating assisted living facility licensing requirements.
  • Failed to conduct resident reassessment within 14 days and failed to date time-sensitive medication, risking resident care and medication safety.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality of Life Rating
2 / 5

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

Ranked 110th (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
69.6% 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
83.3% 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
63.2% Moderate

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

Community Activities Score
73.3% Moderate

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

Safety & Privacy Score
90.7% High

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

Religion & Spirituality Score
96.3% High

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

Family Satisfaction - Care
78.9% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Cost
74.0% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
80.8% High

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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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 437 / 632-802 / 874-927 / 1002 sq. ft

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Staff to Resident Ratio: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Angela Regino

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cardigan Ridge Senior Living

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Shoreview's city center to Cardigan Ridge Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Shoreview (Lake Owasso)
135
Facility 135
MN AVG 61
Rank #57 / 529
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 43
Rank #350 / 632
-
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 18
Rank #125 / 138
- A+
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #143 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 275
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #73 / 275
Landmark of Fridley Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Fridley
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 61
Rank #184 / 529
No
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 43
Rank #238 / 632
- - 96.0% - -1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 275
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 275
Renewed Spirit
AL
South Maplewood (North End)
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 61
Rank #385 / 529
No
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 43
Rank #367 / 632
- - 50.0% - -1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 275
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #73 / 275
Gable Pines
AL
IL
MC
St Paul - No
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 43
Rank #404 / 632
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living is located in Shoreview, 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 Cardigan Ridge Senior Living

What neighborhood is Cardigan Ridge Senior Living in?

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living is in the Lake Owasso neighborhood of Shoreview.

Is Cardigan Ridge Senior Living in a walkable area?

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Cardigan Ridge Senior Living?

Yes, Cardigan Ridge Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Cardigan Ridge Senior Living have?

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living has 135 beds.

Are there photos of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living?

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living is located at 3300 Rice St, Shoreview, MN 55126.

What is the phone number of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living?

(651) 765-9171 will put you in contact with the team at Cardigan Ridge Senior Living.

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