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The Alton Memory Care
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · St Paul, MN
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The Alton Memory Care

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · St Paul, MN
1306 Alton St, St Paul, MN 55116 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Alton Memory Care

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Specializing in memory care, The Alton Memory Care in Alton Street, St. Paul, MN, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. The community features purposely designed and snug residences with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, ensuring seniors are comfortable and safe. A team of responsible and well-trained professionals lends extra hands for seniors to live every day without worries.

Enrich your retirement with stimulating activities and engaging programs that aim to enhance cognition. The community handles household responsibilities and maintenance to give residents more time to do the things they enjoy. Here, residents indulge in delightful and nutritious meals that are carefully curated to meet dietary needs and tastes. The Alton Memory Care is great for seniors hoping to make every moment of their golden years count.

Facility Direct Line (651) 699-2480
Facility Direct Line (651) 699-2480
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Bed community size
64-bed community Rank #219 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 219th out of 532 homes in Minnesota. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
18 years in operation Rank #50 / 137Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 137 homes in Minnesota. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #212 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 212th out of 632 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
64%
Rank #239 / 331Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 239th out of 331 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 331. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
41 / 64
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyRamsey

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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 16 deficiencies

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (60% above)
• Deficiencies per year (60% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection June 4, 2024 Follow Up

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility MN Average vs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 16 10 This facility has 60% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (16 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 60% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 8 5 This facility has 60% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (8 vs. MN avg 5).↑ 60% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • June 4, 2024 follow-up survey found 16 deficiencies including infection control lapses, incomplete employee records, and food safety violations, with several issues from the prior March 7 survey uncorrected.
  • Deficiencies involved tuberculosis program failures, medication errors, missing grievance postings, and incomplete resident care documentation, indicating ongoing compliance problems without immediate jeopardy.
  • The facility was found in substantial compliance overall, with no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations reported during the June 4, 2024 follow-up inspection.
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality of Life Rating
2 / 5

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

Ranked 110th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
1 / 5

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

Ranked 118th (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
58.9% Low

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

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
68.3% Moderate

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

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
78.5% Moderate

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

Community Activities Score
90.5% High

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

Safety & Privacy Score
85.4% High

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

Religion & Spirituality Score
78.8% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Care
61.6% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Cost
61.8% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
69.9% Moderate

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

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 7.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St Paul's city center to The Alton Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.92 miles to nearest hospital (Minneapolis VA Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

The Alton Memory Care 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
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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
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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
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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).
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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
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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 The Alton Memory Care

What neighborhood is The Alton Memory Care in?

The Alton Memory Care is in the Highland Park neighborhood of St Paul.

Is The Alton Memory Care in a walkable area?

The Alton Memory Care has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at The Alton Memory Care?

The Alton Memory Care's occupancy is 64%.

How many beds does The Alton Memory Care have?

The Alton Memory Care has 64 beds.

Are there photos of The Alton Memory Care?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Alton Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Alton Memory Care?

The Alton Memory Care is located at 1306 Alton St, St Paul, MN 55116.

What is the phone number of The Alton Memory Care?

(651) 699-2480 will put you in contact with the team at The Alton Memory Care.

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