Marvella
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · St Paul, MN

Marvella

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · St Paul, MN

Overview of Marvella

Marvella is a Presbyterian Homes & Services senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments in St. Paul’s upscale Highland Bridge development. Residents enjoy a luxurious and active lifestyle with access to various amenities and activities. The community promotes healthy aging and social engagement.
Bed community size
88-bed community Rank #151 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 529 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #367 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 367th out of 632 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyRamsey

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Artistic/Creative Space
Basic Cable Tv
Electric
Fitness Center
Hot Tub
Library
Movie Theater
Swimming Pool
Wireless Internet Access
ActivitiesVarious activities and events available
Religious Services
Volunteer Program

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Address 4.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St Paul's city center to Marvella's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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

The Waters of Oakdale
AL
IL
MC
Oakdale
100
Facility 100
MN AVG 61
Rank #119 / 529
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 43
Rank #185 / 632
- 51.0%
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #28 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #40 / 275
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #50 / 275
Arbor Glen Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Lake Elmo
94
Facility 94
MN AVG 61
Rank #136 / 529
Yes
34
Facility 34
MN AVG 43
Rank #376 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 89.4%
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #17 / 149
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #85 / 275
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #98 / 275
Marvella
AL
IL
MC
St Paul
88
Facility 88
MN AVG 61
Rank #151 / 529
No
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 43
Rank #367 / 632
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Lexington Landing
AL
St Paul (Highland Park)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #219 / 529
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 85.9%
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #32 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 275
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 275
Rakhma Joy Home
AL
MC
St Paul (Macalester - Groveland)
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 61
Rank #373 / 529
No
81
Facility 81
MN AVG 43
Rank #36 / 632
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 80.0%
95%
Facility 95%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #3 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 275
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #73 / 275

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Marvella is located in St Paul, 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 Marvella

Is Marvella in a walkable area?

Marvella has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Marvella?

No, Marvella has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Marvella have?

Marvella has 88 beds.

Are there photos of Marvella?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Marvella in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Marvella?

Marvella is located at 822 Woodlawn Avenue, St Paul, MN 55116.

What is the phone number of Marvella?

(651) 344-2000 will put you in contact with the team at Marvella.

What county is Marvella located in?

Marvella is in Ramsey County.

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