Kind Care LLC

Overview of Kind Care

An assisted living service called Kind Care operates out of a single-story home at 6418 Girard Avenue in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The house setup is built for up to four residents and currently looks after three people, meaning the building runs at a 75 percent occupancy rate. The program accepts Medicaid waiver funding alongside private payments, helping to cover around-the-clock personal assistance, medication management, basic local transportation, and everyday housekeeping.

Residents here share a ground-floor environment where they can get to the dining room and lounges without having to climb any stairs. State inspection records handled by the Minnesota Department of Health show a clean operating history for this property, meaning zero deficiencies or citations were issued during recent review cycles. The neighborhood scores a 45 out of 100 for walkability, so while it is a relatively quiet spot, a car or local transit ride is still necessary for most grocery shopping and medical visits.

Prospective residents looking for a smaller, house-scale community can contact the main office to see about the single open bed. Dropping by for a quick walkthrough is a practical way to see the bedroom layouts, chat with the staff about move-in requirements, and verify how state waiver programs apply to the monthly fees.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
3
Bed community size
4-bed community Rank #479 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 479th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #299 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 299th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #155 / 270Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th 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.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
3 / 4
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
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. 0 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. 1 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (100% 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. 011 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (0 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 100% 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

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
5 / 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 1st (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
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
5 / 5

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

Ranked 1st (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn Center's city center to Kind Care LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Hennepin County

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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
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>
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.
The Glenn Minnetonka
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Minnetonka (Glen Lake)
178
Facility 178
MN AVG 61
Rank #15 / 529
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 45
Rank #259 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #30 / 270
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #19 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Vernon Terrace of Edina
AL
IL
MC
Edina (Grandview)
170
Facility 170
MN AVG 61
Rank #18 / 529
Yes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 45
Rank #112 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #83 / 270
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #62 / 149
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #10 / 274
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 274
Global Pointe Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Golden Valley
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #87 / 529
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 45
Rank #187 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #82 / 270
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #120 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Legacy Care Home
AL
MC
RC
Minnetonka
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 61
Rank #389 / 529
No
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 45
Rank #498 / 614
Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 270
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #71 / 149
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #10 / 274
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 274
Kind Care LLC
AL
Brooklyn Center
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #299 / 614
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #155 / 270
-1
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 10
Rank #1 / 274
0.0
Facility 0.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #1 / 274

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Kind Care LLC is located in Brooklyn Center, 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 Kind Care LLC

Is Kind Care LLC in a walkable area?

Kind Care LLC has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Kind Care LLC?

Kind Care LLC's occupancy is 75%.

Are pets allowed at Kind Care LLC?

No, Kind Care LLC has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Kind Care LLC have?

Kind Care LLC has 4 beds.

Has Kind Care LLC had any deficiencies?

Kind Care LLC has no reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Kind Care LLC?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Kind Care LLC in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Kind Care LLC?

Kind Care LLC is located at 6418 Girard Avenue, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.

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