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Overview of Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge

Located in West St. Paul, MN, Walker Methodist, Westwood Ridge provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Residents receive continuous clinical support with nursing services on-site. Its secure setting can also accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

The community has 140 beds and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options. Occupancy is at 83%, with residents receiving a total of 6 hours and 12 minutes of nursing care daily. Moreover, short-term stays are welcome to provide temporary relief for family caregivers. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring an animal companion.

Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot. Transportation services also help residents complete off-site appointments. Payment options are Medicare and private pay.

Starting Price $2,595/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of 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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Overview of Legacy of Brownsdale

Live without worries at Legacy of Brownsdale, a distinct community in Brownsdale, MN, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, top-notch support is provided 24/7 to meet their unique needs. The community has 32 units and also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.

Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, engaging activities and light exercises are conducted. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals that foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs. Transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing and friendly environment.

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Overview of Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates

Located in the tranquil city of Fairmont, MN, the Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a variety of well-appointed and cozy accommodations including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites. With a trained and dedicated team, this community provides round-the-clock personalized care and support for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are given the highest level of compassion and consideration through individualized care and purposeful activities.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining with delectable and healthy meals, 24-hour emergency maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and transportation services. Boost your physical endurance and social engagement by attending fitness activities and a full calendar of activities and events coordinated by a professional team. With the Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Benedictine Living Community-Anoka

Benedictine Living Community-Anoka offers assisted living, adult day care, home care, memory care, nursing care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Anoka, MN. Assisted living supports bathing, dressing, and medication needs while residents remain in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Adult day care offers daytime care and supervision for someone who returns home afterward, and home care brings services to a person’s own home.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care supports a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or take a short break. The community has 96 beds and 78% occupancy, meaning residents occupy most of the available beds while some remain unoccupied.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, and respite care may fit a family seeking short-term support. A Walk Score of 51 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet to the community.

$3,580/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Amira Choice Plymouth

Situated in the heart of Plymouth, MN, the Amira Choice Plymouth is an award-winning senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from a wide array of accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. Having a trained and dedicated team, residents can received round-the-clock personalized care and services.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: dining room with chef-prepared meals and table-side service, housekeeping and laundry services, on-site salon and spa, fitness and wellness programs, community rooms for parties, and schedule transportation. Participate in a full packed calendar of social activities and life enrichment programs to boost engagement and growth. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Amir Choice Plymouth.

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Overview of Founders Ridge

Founders Ridge in Bloomington, Minnesota is a distinguished assisted living community under the banner of Presbyterian Homes & Services. This inviting haven offers a spectrum of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartment homes. The community is committed to fostering not just today’s independence but also ensuring a thriving sense of autonomy for the tomorrows ahead.

Within Founders Ridge, a tapestry of enriching experiences unfolds, providing abundant opportunities for residents to embrace life’s finest offerings. Positioned within the heart of the town center, Founders Ridge ensures accessibility to a plethora of conveniences, enabling residents to savor the richness of each day. Residents get access to thoughtfully designed and spacious apartment homes that form the canvas for a vibrant lifestyle.

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Overview of Wealshire of Bloomington

Wealshire of Bloomington provides memory care in Bloomington, MN. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, so Wealshire of Bloomington may be a good fit for a resident living with dementia who needs that level of support. The community is in the East Bloomington neighborhood.

Wealshire of Bloomington has 119 beds and is housed in a single-story building. Studio housing provides a single private living space for one resident.

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Overview of Bentson Family Assisted Living Residence

Bentson Family Assisted Living Residence provides assisted living in St Paul, MN. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while continuing to live in their own unit. The setting may suit someone who needs that support without moving into a higher care setting.

The residence has 67 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom units. A studio keeps living in one shared space, while a two bedroom unit can accommodate a couple moving together. Short stay respite care is also available when a family caregiver needs time away or recovery.

Kosher meals are served daily in restaurant style dining, with special diets available for residents who need dietary changes. Chai Wellness and Jewish and Interfaith Offerings, including Shabbat celebrations, add wellness and religious programming. Residents can use the pool, beauty and barber shop, solarium, and walking paths on the grounds, while scheduled transportation supports planned outings without arranging every ride themselves. A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and shops or a pharmacy may be reachable for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Meadow Woods Assisted Living

Meadow Woods Assisted Living in Bloomington, MN, offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community; the 116-bed community also allows pets, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

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Senior Communities in Minnesota at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Minnesota. 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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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