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Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Minnetonka, MN
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Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Minnetonka, MN
13401 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55305 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka

Just a stone’s throw away from Excelsior, Emerald Crest Memory Care in Minnetonka has gained recognition for its praised services and exceptional senior living experience. The senior living community strives to accommodate a diverse group of individuals who can meet all their needs. Emerald Crest strives to practice an individual-focused approach to residential support, allowing them to live life knowing they receive unparalleled care. 

Emerald Crest is a cozy, home-like community that boasts essential services that are vital to its residents’ success. Its accommodations focus on assisted living support for Alzheimer’s and dementia, which includes medication management, scheduled outings, recreational activities, wellness programs, and specialized memory care therapy services. 

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 42 Rank #272 / 517Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 272nd out of 517 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 Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #514 / 602Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 514th out of 602 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.
17 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #99 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 259 homes we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. 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.
83.3% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Minnesota average: 75.5%
Occupied beds
35 / 42

About this community

Awards

2025 Customer Experience Award Winner

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyHennepin

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIntelligent Memory Care, Caregiver Tips, Memory Care Checklist, Dining Menus, Admissions Process

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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 data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 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
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
4 / 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 72nd (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Quality of Life Rating
3 / 5

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

Ranked 54th (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

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
3 / 5

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

Ranked 55th (tied) of 134 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
82.8% 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
75.8% Moderate

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

Community Activities Score
71.0% Moderate

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

Safety & Privacy Score
83.8% High

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

Religion & Spirituality Score
88.1% High

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

Family Satisfaction - Care
74.7% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Cost
73.3% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
71.7% Moderate

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

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Minnetonka's city center to Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 8.21 miles to nearest hospital (North Memorial Health - Robbinsdale Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Minnetonka

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
Orchards of Minnetonka Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Minnetonka
175
Facility 175
MN AVG 61
Rank #16 / 517
Yes
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 45
Rank #401 / 602
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90.3%
Facility 90.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #22 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
New Perspective Carlson Parkway
AL
IL
MC
Minnetonka
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #85 / 517
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #393 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #73 / 259
A+
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Sunrise of Minnetonka
AL
IL
MC
Minnetonka
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 61
Rank #187 / 517
Yes
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 45
Rank #401 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #223 / 259
-
88.4%
Facility 88.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #34 / 149
1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #218 / 274
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #228 / 274
Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka
AL
MC
Minnetonka
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 61
Rank #272 / 517
No
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 45
Rank #514 / 602
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83.3%
Facility 83.3%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #99 / 259
-
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #106 / 149
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #84 / 274
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #97 / 274
Mercy Care Home
AL
Minnetonka
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 45
Rank #566 / 602
--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #1 / 259
--1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #101 / 274
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #115 / 274

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka 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 Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka

Is Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka in a walkable area?

Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka?

Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka's occupancy is 83.3%.

Are pets allowed at Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka?

No, Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka have?

Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka has 42 beds.

Has Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka had any deficiencies?

Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka has had 7 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka?

Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka is located at 13401 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55305.

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