The Sanctuary at St. Cloud
Assisted Living & Memory Care · St Cloud, MN

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud

Assisted Living & Memory Care · St Cloud, MN
The Sanctuary at St. Cloud accepts Medicaid.
The Sanctuary at St. Cloud accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Sanctuary at St. Cloud

Snuggled in the scenic neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN, where views of abundant wildlife and surrounding greenery are available, The Sanctuary at St. Cloud is an outstanding senior living community offering liberating assisted living and compassionate memory care services. Here, residents can select from elegantly designed accommodations with several floor plans, including a studio and one bedroom. In terms of memory care, an innovative feature known as the Lucynt Interactive System is provided to those with memory loss to engage with their peers.

The community is committed to providing first-rate amenities and services, allowing residents to enjoy unique and delicious meals, a fitness center, and activity rooms. With the community being near parks, residents can explore the city and meet new companions. At The Sanctuary at St. Cloud, residents are assured of a wondrous living experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 137 Rank #54 / 517Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 517 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #95 / 136Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th out of 136 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.
10 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #164 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th out of 259 homes we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. 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.
73.7% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Minnesota average: 75.5%
Occupied beds
101 / 137
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountySherburne

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Fitness Center
Lounge
Wi-Fi
Studio And One-Bedroom Apartments
Specific ProgramsEbenezer Home Care, Social & Educational Activities, Wellness Program, Spiritual Health, Intergenerational Programs
Touring HoursMonday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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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 data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
4 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 (64% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% 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. 411 This facility has 64% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (4 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 64% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.09.91 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (4 vs. MN avg 9.91).↓ 60% 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

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
2 / 5

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

Ranked 100th (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
62.5% 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
71.9% 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
75.8% Moderate

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

Community Activities Score
77.6% Moderate

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

Safety & Privacy Score
83.2% High

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

Religion & Spirituality Score
79.6% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Care
67.3% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Cost
70.6% Moderate

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

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
71.8% 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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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 365 - 639 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise Building

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

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Transportation Services

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Sanctuary at St. Cloud

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Places of interest near The Sanctuary at St. Cloud

Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St Cloud's city center to The Sanctuary at St. Cloud's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around St Cloud

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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
The Sanctuary at St. Cloud
AL
MC
St Cloud (Saint Cloud)
137
Facility 137
MN AVG 61
Rank #54 / 517
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 18
Rank #95 / 136
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #164 / 259
A+
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #106 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
Willows Landing
AL
IL
MC
RC
Monticello (Mill Run)
125
Facility 125
MN AVG 61
Rank #67 / 517
Yes
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 45
Rank #401 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #181 / 259
-
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #9 / 149
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #159 / 274
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #171 / 274
Stelix Care LLC
AL
HC
NH
SNF
St Cloud (Saint Cloud)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 45
Rank #327 / 602
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Carefree Living St. Cloud
AL
St Cloud (Saint Cloud)-No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 45
Rank #183 / 602
Private / Companion Suites---------

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud is located in St Cloud, 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 The Sanctuary at St. Cloud

What neighborhood is The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in?

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud is in the Saint Cloud neighborhood of St Cloud.

What is the occupancy rate at The Sanctuary at St. Cloud?

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud's occupancy is 73.7%.

How long has The Sanctuary at St. Cloud been in business?

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Sanctuary at St. Cloud?

Yes, The Sanctuary at St. Cloud allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does The Sanctuary at St. Cloud have?

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud has 137 beds.

Has The Sanctuary at St. Cloud had any deficiencies?

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud has had 4 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of The Sanctuary at St. Cloud?

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