Helpful Living LLC

Helpful Living LLC

Overview of Helpful Living

Spend a worry-free retirement at Helpful Living, an idyllic haven in Savage, MN, that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with top-tier support for their daily living activities around the clock. Alongside accessible and specially designed accommodations, the community helps with housekeeping and chores to ensure residents’ comfort and safety.

Dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness, a fun-filled calendar of recreational activities and stimulating programs, including exercises, live entertainment, and social events. Healthy meals are also served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are available to enhance residents’ living experiences. With the community’s stress-free setting and high-quality services, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #486 / 526Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 486th out of 526 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.
9 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #175 / 235Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 175th out of 235 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 235. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
60% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Minnesota average: 75.7%
Occupied beds
3 / 5

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusNew
CountyScott

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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.
9 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 (18% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% 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. 911 This facility has 18% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 18% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 9.09.91 This facility has 9% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 9.91).↓ 9% 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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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Savage's city center to Helpful Living LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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>
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.
Helpful Living LLC
AL
Savage
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 44
Rank #486 / 526
-
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #175 / 235
-1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #112 / 249
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #123 / 249
Martha House LLC
AL
Shakopee
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 44
Rank #472 / 526
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 17
Rank #103 / 115
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #175 / 235
-1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #93 / 249
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #104 / 249
Scott Care Home Inc
AL
Savage
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 44
Rank #223 / 526
-
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #175 / 235
-1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #38 / 249
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #46 / 249
Affinity Quality Living LLC
AL
HC
RESC
Shakopee
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 44
Rank #363 / 526
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 17
Rank #113 / 115
-A+1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #59 / 249
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #69 / 249
Holistic Health Care Services
AL
Shakopee
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 44
Rank #279 / 526
---1
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 10
Rank #212 / 249
18.0
Facility 18.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #219 / 249

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Helpful Living LLC is located in Savage, 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 Helpful Living LLC

Is Helpful Living LLC in a walkable area?

Helpful Living LLC has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Helpful Living LLC?

Helpful Living LLC's occupancy is 60%.

Are pets allowed at Helpful Living LLC?

No, Helpful Living LLC has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Helpful Living LLC have?

Helpful Living LLC has 5 beds.

Has Helpful Living LLC had any deficiencies?

Helpful Living LLC has had 9 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Helpful Living LLC?

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What levels of care does Helpful Living LLC provide?

Helpful Living LLC offers Assisted Living.

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