Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
New Perspective Arden Hills
New Perspective Arden Hills sits at 3565 Pine Tree Dr in Arden Hills, Minnesota, right near Bethel University, with pond views built into the setting. It covers independent living, assisted living, and memory care under one roof. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, a Walk Score of 33, so a few errands are doable on foot, but most trips are going to call for a car.
At 160 beds and 18 years into operation, this is a well-established, mid-rise community. Occupancy sits at 61 percent right now, 98 of those 160 beds filled, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments making up the housing mix.
Care here runs through rehabilitation, respite stays, and short-term rehab, backed by licensed nurses and CNAs and staffing around the clock. On-site occupational and physical therapy is part of the picture too, along with transportation arranged for community outings. The staffing numbers carry real weight: registered nurses put in about 49 minutes per resident daily, and when you add up all nursing staff types, total care comes to 4 hours and 55 minutes per resident, per day.
Meals are chef-created, and residents get a warm-water pool, a movie theater, a chapel, and a dance hall to use, plus a regular rotation of gardening, happy hour, and card games. There’s a standing partnership with Bethel University, and pets are welcome. Starting price runs $1,990 a month, with Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all accepted.
Minnesota’s Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, oversees inspections, and the recurring focus areas span medication management, infection control, fire safety, hazardous-materials handling, care planning documentation, and dietary service, a broad spread that reflects how thoroughly this type of community gets reviewed. Taken together, New Perspective Arden Hills is a well-staffed, amenity-rich community built for residents who need a range of care levels without switching addresses.
Community insights.
About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 10 deficiencies 1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
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• Deficiencies per inspection (1% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (9% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 10 | 11 | This facility has 9% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (10 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 9% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 10.0 | 9.91 | This facility has 1% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (10 vs. MN avg 9.91).↑ 1% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 1 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 374 - 999 / 594 - 1174 / 557 – 1212 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Fitness and Recreation
Transportation Services
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for New Perspective Arden Hills
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0.2 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around Minneapolis
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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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>
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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>
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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>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| New Perspective Arden Hills | AL IL MC | Arden Hills | 160
Facility
160
MN AVG
61
Rank
#29 / 517 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
MN AVG
45
Rank
#386 / 602 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
18
Rank
#46 / 136 |
61.3%
Facility
61.3%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#194 / 259 | A+ | 63.7%
Facility
63.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#141 / 149 | 1 | 10
Facility
10
MN AVG
10
Rank
#140 / 274 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#152 / 274 | ||
| Walker Methodist Walker Place | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis) | 120
Facility
120
MN AVG
61
Rank
#71 / 517 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
MN AVG
45
Rank
#85 / 602 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20
Facility
20
MN AVG
18
Rank
#42 / 136 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#32 / 259 | A+ | 91.3%
Facility
91.3%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#14 / 149 | 1 | 9
Facility
9
MN AVG
10
Rank
#123 / 274 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#137 / 274 | ||
| The Kenwood | AL IL | Minneapolis (Calhoun Isles) | 118
Facility
118
MN AVG
61
Rank
#78 / 517 | Yes |
90
Facility
90
MN AVG
45
Rank
#9 / 602 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 40
Facility
40
MN AVG
18
Rank
#10 / 136 |
29.7%
Facility
29.7%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#257 / 259 | A+ | 94.2%
Facility
94.2%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#5 / 149 | 1 | 20
Facility
20
MN AVG
10
Rank
#242 / 274 | 20.0
Facility
20.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#251 / 274 | ||
| Abiitan Mill City | AL IL MC | Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis) | 110
Facility
110
MN AVG
61
Rank
#95 / 517 | No |
92
Facility
92
MN AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 602 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11
Facility
11
MN AVG
18
Rank
#88 / 136 |
89.1%
Facility
89.1%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#71 / 259 | - | 73.3%
Facility
73.3%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#115 / 149 | 1 | 8
Facility
8
MN AVG
10
Rank
#101 / 274 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#115 / 274 | ||
| Minnehaha Senior Living | AL IL MC | Minneapolis (Standish) | 84
Facility
84
MN AVG
61
Rank
#162 / 517 | No |
73
Facility
73
MN AVG
45
Rank
#89 / 602 | - | 15
Facility
15
MN AVG
18
Rank
#73 / 136 |
94.0%
Facility
94.0%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#44 / 259 | - | 61.7%
Facility
61.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#146 / 149 | 1 | 3
Facility
3
MN AVG
10
Rank
#14 / 274 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#19 / 274 |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota
New Perspective Arden Hills is located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Perspective Arden Hills
Is New Perspective Arden Hills in a walkable area?
New Perspective Arden Hills has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at New Perspective Arden Hills?
New Perspective Arden Hills's occupancy is 61.3%.
How long has New Perspective Arden Hills been in business?
New Perspective Arden Hills has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at New Perspective Arden Hills?
Yes, New Perspective Arden Hills allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does New Perspective Arden Hills have?
New Perspective Arden Hills has 160 beds.
How much does New Perspective Arden Hills cost per month?
Pricing at New Perspective Arden Hills starts at $1,990 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Has New Perspective Arden Hills had any deficiencies?
New Perspective Arden Hills has had 10 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).
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