Best Assisted Living in St. Cloud, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in St Cloud, MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MN
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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-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 60
Rank #49 / 480
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 17
Rank #80 / 115
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #147 / 235
A+
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #100 / 143
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #26 / 249
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #32 / 249
Willows Landing
AL
IL
MC
RC
Monticello (Mill Run)
125
Facility 125
MN AVG 60
Rank #61 / 480
Yes
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 45
Rank #352 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #162 / 235
-
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #9 / 143
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #145 / 249
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #155 / 249
Stelix Care LLC
AL
HC
NH
SNF
St Cloud (Saint Cloud)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 45
Rank #289 / 527
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Carefree Living St. Cloud
AL
St Cloud (Saint Cloud)
-No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 45
Rank #161 / 527
Private / Companion Suites---------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for St Cloud. See how we rank facilities

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.

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Overview of Willows Landing

Willows Landing offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Monticello, MN. In assisted living, a resident keeps an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Multiple care levels are available on one campus. That may suit a resident whose needs could change over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 125 beds, with studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private space, while a two-bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to live with them. Willows Landing has a Walk Score of 31 and is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Stelix Care LLC

843 33Rd Avenue North, St Cloud, MN 56303
Overview of Stelix Care

Stelix Care provides home care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in St Cloud, MN. Home care brings support to a person’s residence, while nursing care offers nursing support and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With five beds, Stelix Care is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. The single-story building keeps every room and shared area on one level. Stelix Care may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing and prefers a smaller setting.

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Overview of Carefree Living St. Cloud

Carefree Living St. Cloud offers assisted living in St Cloud, MN, with support for daily tasks while residents live in private or companion suites. The community also provides respite care, giving families a short-term option when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Carefree Living St. Cloud may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing daily support or for a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

Registered nursing, supervised medication distribution, physical therapy, medical social work, and home health aide services are available on site, so residents can receive these forms of support without arranging each service independently. Wheelchair-accessible design supports residents who use wheelchairs, and 24-hour staffing means help is available throughout the day and night.

Residents can spend time in the chapel, crafts room, quiet reading space, or along the outdoor walking path, which has benches for stopping along the way. A beauty salon and barbershop provide personal-care services within the community. With a Walk Score of 59, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to make certain nearby trips independently. Transportation, religious services, activities, events, excursions, and special diets are also available.

Contact Carefree Living St. Cloud

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in St Cloud at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in St Cloud, MN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in St Cloud, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in St. Cloud, MN

What is the average cost of assisted living in St. Cloud, MN?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in St. Cloud, MN is approximately $6,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in St. Cloud, MN?

Assisted living in St. Cloud, MN typically ranges from $5,500–$8,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in St. Cloud, MN?

Assisted living facilities in St. Cloud, MN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover assisted living?

Minnesota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Minnesota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.