Friendship House LLC

Friendship House LLC

Overview of Friendship House

Friendship House is a distinct community in Apple Valley, MN, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, as well as household tasks, are taken care of 24/7, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without worries. With accessible and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

Wellness programs and a variety of recreational activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. The community also offers delightful dining options to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents are assured of taking their medications as prescribed. Here, residents have the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s friendly setting and cozy communal spaces.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #363 / 480Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 363rd out of 480 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #338 / 527Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 338th out of 527 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
33 / 100
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyDakota

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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 2023 · 3 years 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.
8 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 2023 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (27% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (19% 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. 811.0 This facility has 27% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (8 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 27% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 8.09.9 This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (8 vs. MN avg 9.9).↓ 19% 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. 11.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg

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Building Type: 2-story

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Places of interest near Friendship House LLC

Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Apple Valley's city center to Friendship House LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Apple Valley

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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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.
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>
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.
Boden Senior Living – Apple Va
AL
MC
RC
Apple Valley
67
Facility 67
MN AVG 60
Rank #192 / 480
No
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 45
Rank #485 / 527
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Community Assisted Living Inc.
AL
Apple Valley (Knottywoods)
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 60
Rank #338 / 480
No
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #344 / 527
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #189 / 235
1
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 10
Rank #206 / 249
17.0
Facility 17.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #213 / 249
Friendship House LLC
AL
Apple Valley (Cedar Grove)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
33
Facility 33
MN AVG 45
Rank #338 / 527
-1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #93 / 249
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #104 / 249
Olabig Healthcare LLC
AL
Apple Valley
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 60
Rank #436 / 480
No
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 45
Rank #424 / 527
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Friendship House LLC is located in Apple Valley, 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 Friendship House LLC

What neighborhood is Friendship House LLC in?

Friendship House LLC is in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Apple Valley.

Is Friendship House LLC in a walkable area?

Friendship House LLC has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Friendship House LLC?

No, Friendship House LLC has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Friendship House LLC have?

Friendship House LLC has 5 beds.

Has Friendship House LLC had any deficiencies?

Friendship House LLC has had 8 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Friendship House LLC?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Friendship House LLC in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Friendship House LLC provide?

Friendship House LLC offers Assisted Living.

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