The Alton Memory Care
The Alton Memory Care is a three-story, 64-bed residential community in the Highland Park area of St Paul, Minnesota, offering a set of specialized care: assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite services in one place. Serving the community for 18 years, it brings stability and continuity to a care setting made for older adults with complex needs.
The home occupies a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 56, where some daily errands can be run on foot, and nearby transit makes visiting by family members easy. The facility tends to maintain an occupancy rate around 64 percent, which can mean a more intimate scale and individualized attention versus communities operating at full capacity. With multiple care types offered in the same community, the setting can cater to occupants whose needs evolve without requiring a move.
The home’s compliance with licensing standards across employee training, infection control, medication management, food service, and care documentation has been assessed by state health department inspections. Such inspections help ensure the facility upholds safe practices and meets regulatory requirements for its specialized populations.
For families contemplating The Alton Memory Care, touring can provide a firsthand sense of its layout, the quality of common areas and accommodations, and staff-resident interactions across the different care units.
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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.
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 2024 vs. Minnesota state average• Total deficiencies (60% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 16 | 10 | This facility has 60% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (16 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 60% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
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.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: 3-story
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5.1 miles from city center
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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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.
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MN AVG
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43
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#316 / 632 | - | 15
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15
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18
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#75 / 138 | 88.1% | A+ | 77.4%
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77.4%
MN AVG
80.3
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#102 / 149 | 1 | 4
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4
MN AVG
10
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#27 / 274 | 4.0
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MN AVG
10.0
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| Arbor Glen Senior Living | AL IL MC | Lake Elmo | 94
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94
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61
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#135 / 528 | Yes |
34
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34
MN AVG
43
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#376 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 89.4% | - | 91.1%
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91.1%
MN AVG
80.3
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#17 / 149 | 1 | 7
Facility
7
MN AVG
10
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#84 / 274 | 7.0
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7.0
MN AVG
10.0
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#97 / 274 | ||
| The Alton Memory Care | AL HOS MC RC | St Paul (Highland Park) | 64
Facility
64
MN AVG
61
Rank
#218 / 528 | No |
56
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56
MN AVG
43
Rank
#212 / 632 | - | 18
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18
MN AVG
18
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#64 / 138 | 64.1% | A+ | 78.5%
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78.5%
MN AVG
80.3
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#94 / 149 | 1 | 16
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16
MN AVG
10
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#218 / 274 | 16.0
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16.0
MN AVG
10.0
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#228 / 274 | ||
| Lexington Landing | AL IL MC | St Paul (Highland Park) | 64
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64
MN AVG
61
Rank
#218 / 528 | No |
58
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58
MN AVG
43
Rank
#191 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 85.9% | - | 88.8%
Facility
88.8%
MN AVG
80.3
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#32 / 149 | 1 | 4
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4
MN AVG
10
Rank
#27 / 274 | 4.0
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4.0
MN AVG
10.0
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#34 / 274 | ||
| Rakhma Joy Home | AL MC | St Paul (Macalester - Groveland) | 10
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10
MN AVG
61
Rank
#372 / 528 | No |
81
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81
MN AVG
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#36 / 632 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | 80.0% | - | 95%
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95%
MN AVG
80.3
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#3 / 149 | 1 | 6
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6
MN AVG
10
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#60 / 274 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#72 / 274 |
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The Alton Memory Care is located in St Paul, Minnesota.
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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 long has The Alton Memory Care been in business?
The Alton Memory Care has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Alton Memory Care?
No, The Alton Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
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.
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