New Perspective Columbia Heights
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Columbia Heights, MN

New Perspective Columbia Heights

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Columbia Heights, MN

Overview of New Perspective Columbia Heights

An esteemed senior living community residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Hart Boulevard Northeast, Columbia Heights, MN, New Perspective Columbia Heights provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With snug and sophisticated accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community prides itself on a responsible and well-trained team delivering top-notch care and assistance for seniors to flourish and do the things they love.

The community promotes a warm and inviting environment, paving the way for seniors to create meaningful interactions and gain wonderful experiences. Engage in fun activities and participate in enjoyable programs to maintain wellness. With healthy and tasty meals, the community strives to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. New Perspective Columbia Heights is a great place to spend a relaxing retirement with its peaceful spaces and fabulous amenities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 85 Rank #158 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #47 / 137Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 137 homes we track in Minnesota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
19 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #174 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 174th 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.
60 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #86 / 270Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th 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.
86% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Minnesota average: 75.7%
Occupied beds
73 / 85
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyAnoka

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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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 6 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 (45% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% 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. 611 This facility has 45% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 45% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.09.91 This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6 vs. MN avg 9.91).↓ 39% 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
Quality of Life Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 54th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 52nd (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

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
2 / 5

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

Ranked 106th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
63.8% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
82.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
85.0% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
85.4% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
92.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
84.2% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
77.3% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
69.1% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
78.9% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 287-429 / 556-620 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for New Perspective Columbia Heights

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbia Heights's city center to New Perspective Columbia Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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>
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.
New Perspective Eagan
AL
IL
MC
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 529
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 45
Rank #133 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #233 / 270
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
New Perspective Prior Lake
AL
IL
MC
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 529
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #354 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #29 / 270
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #57 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
New Perspective Columbia Heights
AL
MC
NH
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 529
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 45
Rank #174 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #86 / 270
A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Arbor Oaks Senior Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
Andover
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 61
Rank #179 / 529
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #299 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 18
Rank #78 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #86 / 270
-
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #94 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
New Perspective Mahtomedi
AL
IL
MC
Mahtomedi
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 61
Rank #334 / 529
Yes
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #193 / 614
Studio
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #185 / 270
A+
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #48 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274

Frequently Asked Questions about New Perspective Columbia Heights

Is New Perspective Columbia Heights in a walkable area?

New Perspective Columbia Heights has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at New Perspective Columbia Heights?

New Perspective Columbia Heights's occupancy is 86%.

How long has New Perspective Columbia Heights been in business?

New Perspective Columbia Heights has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at New Perspective Columbia Heights?

Yes, New Perspective Columbia Heights allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does New Perspective Columbia Heights have?

New Perspective Columbia Heights has 85 beds.

Has New Perspective Columbia Heights had any deficiencies?

New Perspective Columbia Heights has had 6 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of New Perspective Columbia Heights?

Yes — there are 4 photos of New Perspective Columbia Heights in the photo gallery on this page.

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