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Founders Ridge
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bloomington, MN
Exterior view of Founders Ridge building with landscaped area Interior view of a common area with wooden ceilings Welcoming common area with comfortable seating and large windows Bright common area with a large dining table Interior view of a well-equipped fitness room

Founders Ridge

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bloomington, MN
6600 Auto Club Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Founders Ridge

Founders Ridge in Bloomington, Minnesota is a distinguished assisted living community under the banner of Presbyterian Homes & Services. This inviting haven offers a spectrum of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartment homes. The community is committed to fostering not just today’s independence but also ensuring a thriving sense of autonomy for the tomorrows ahead.

Within Founders Ridge, a tapestry of enriching experiences unfolds, providing abundant opportunities for residents to embrace life’s finest offerings. Positioned within the heart of the town center, Founders Ridge ensures accessibility to a plethora of conveniences, enabling residents to savor the richness of each day. Residents get access to thoughtfully designed and spacious apartment homes that form the canvas for a vibrant lifestyle.

Facility Direct Line (952) 946-2000
Facility Direct Line (952) 946-2000

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
46
Bed community size
59-bed community Rank #236 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 236th 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: 15 / 100 Rank #535 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 535th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #142 / 270Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd 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
46 / 59
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
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 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 6 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 2024 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (45% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% 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. 611 This facility has 45% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 45% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.09.91 This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6 vs. MN avg 9.91).↓ 39% 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
3 / 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 91st (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Quality of Life Rating
5 / 5

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

Ranked 1st (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
4 / 5

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

Ranked 13th (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Resident Health Rating
5 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring health outcomes and care quality for residents.

Ranked 1st (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

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
82.0% High

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

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
89.8% 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
89.5% High

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

Community Activities Score
91.1% High

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

Safety & Privacy Score
97.9% High

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

Religion & Spirituality Score
96.9% High

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

Family Satisfaction - Care
86.2% High

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

Family Satisfaction - Cost
78.3% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
85.3% 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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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Founders Ridge

Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bloomington's city center to Founders Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Bloomington

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. 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.
Meadow Woods Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (East Bloomington)
116
Facility 116
MN AVG 61
Rank #83 / 529
Yes
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 45
Rank #566 / 614
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93.1%
Facility 93.1%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #52 / 270
-
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #65 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #97 / 529
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 45
Rank #361 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #20 / 137
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #112 / 270
-
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #41 / 149
4
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #248 / 274
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #71 / 274
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #108 / 529
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 45
Rank #427 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #49 / 270
A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
Friendship Village of Bloomington
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 529
Yes
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 45
Rank #531 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 18
Rank #2 / 137
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #97 / 270
-
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #90 / 149
4
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 10
Rank #259 / 274
6.5
Facility 6.5
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #96 / 274
Founders Ridge
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 61
Rank #236 / 529
Yes
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 45
Rank #535 / 614
Private Rooms-
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #142 / 270
-
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #25 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Founders Ridge is located in Bloomington, 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 Founders Ridge

What neighborhood is Founders Ridge in?

Founders Ridge is in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Bloomington.

Is Founders Ridge in a walkable area?

Founders Ridge has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Founders Ridge?

Founders Ridge's occupancy is 78%.

Are pets allowed at Founders Ridge?

Yes, Founders Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Founders Ridge have?

Founders Ridge has 59 beds.

Has Founders Ridge had any deficiencies?

Founders Ridge has had 6 reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Founders Ridge?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Founders Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

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