Family Tree Care Homes
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · New Brighton, MN

Family Tree Care Homes

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · New Brighton, MN

Overview of Family Tree Care Homes

Peacefully nestled in a quiet neighborhood in New Brighton, MN, Family Tree Care Homes offers a relaxing setting for assisted living and memory care. They feature a team of excellent caregivers and RNs to support residents with their daily living activities, personal care, and medical needs. Residents here also enjoy having regular on-site visits from a physician, thanks to the community’s partnership with Bluestone Physicians Services. The community also offers unmatched staffing ratios to those living with the challenges of memory conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Dedicated to giving residents a fun-filled and vibrant living environment, the community provides an array of enriching activities curated based on residents’ skills and interests. They also make sure their care team members undergo a thorough selection process, ensuring they share their values and possess the skills to provide excellent care services. Here, residents are encouraged to live the lifestyle they want away from stress and worries of daily living.

Bed community size
5-bed community Rank #400 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 400th out of 532 homes in Minnesota. 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.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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
9 years in operation Rank #101 / 137Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 137 homes in Minnesota. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 53 / 100 Rank #233 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 233rd out of 632 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
80%
Rank #141 / 331Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 331 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 331. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
4 / 5
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyRamsey

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactLee Panzer, Owner

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAssistance with daily activities, Medical needs, Recreational Activities

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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, 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 (50% below)
• Deficiencies per year (50% below)
Latest Inspection September 10, 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.

  • September 10, 2025 inspection found five deficiencies including incomplete medication training documentation, emergency preparedness gaps, fire safety training failures, and physical environment issues.
  • Deficiencies involved failure to maintain emergency and fire safety plans, inadequate staff training, and incomplete bed rail entrapment zone assessments affecting resident safety.
  • The licensee was found in substantial compliance with state licensing statutes and no complaints were substantiated during the inspection.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Family Tree Care Homes

Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Brighton's city center to Family Tree Care Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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

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Family Tree Care Homes
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Family Tree Care Homes is located in New Brighton, 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
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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 Tree Care Homes

What neighborhood is Family Tree Care Homes in?

Family Tree Care Homes is in the North Innsbruck neighborhood of New Brighton.

Is Family Tree Care Homes in a walkable area?

Family Tree Care Homes has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Family Tree Care Homes?

Family Tree Care Homes's occupancy is 80%.

How many beds does Family Tree Care Homes have?

Family Tree Care Homes has 5 beds.

Are there photos of Family Tree Care Homes?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Family Tree Care Homes in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Family Tree Care Homes?

Family Tree Care Homes is located at 2029 Palmer Dr, New Brighton, MN 55112.

What is the phone number of Family Tree Care Homes?

(763) 567-9822 will put you in contact with the team at Family Tree Care Homes.

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