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Best Memory Care in St. Paul, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 21 memory care communities in St Paul, MN using Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MN
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Avg Walk Score: 60/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in St Paul, 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: 93The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in St Paul, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

The Waters of Highland Park
MC
AL
IL
St Paul (Highland Park)
87
Facility 87
MN AVG 61
Rank #154 / 532
No
73
Facility 73
MN AVG 43
Rank #90 / 632
--
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #68 / 302
-
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #45 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #141 / 276
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #154 / 276
Arbor Glen Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Lake Elmo
94
Facility 94
MN AVG 61
Rank #136 / 532
Yes
34
Facility 34
MN AVG 43
Rank #376 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
89.4%
Facility 89.4%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #78 / 302
-
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #17 / 149
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #85 / 276
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #99 / 276
New Perspective Highland Park
MC
AL
IL
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #107 / 532
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 43
Rank #121 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #182 / 302
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #61 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
The Alton Memory Care
MC
AL
HC
RC
St Paul (Highland Park)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #219 / 532
No
56
Facility 56
MN AVG 43
Rank #212 / 632
-
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #230 / 302
A+
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #94 / 149
1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #220 / 276
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #230 / 276
Lilydale Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Sunfish Lake (West 7Th-Fort Road)
135
Facility 135
MN AVG 61
Rank #57 / 532
No
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 43
Rank #316 / 632
-
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 18
Rank #75 / 137
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #88 / 302
A+
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #102 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #36 / 276
Cerenity Humboldt
MC
AL
HC
NH
RC
St Paul (Concord-Robert)
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #88 / 532
No
73
Facility 73
MN AVG 43
Rank #90 / 632
--
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #103 / 302
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69.1%
Facility 69.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #130 / 149
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The Waters of Oakdale
MC
AL
IL
Oakdale
100
Facility 100
MN AVG 61
Rank #119 / 532
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 43
Rank #185 / 632
--
51.0%
Facility 51.0%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #263 / 302
-
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #28 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #40 / 276
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #52 / 276
Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
West St Paul (West Saint Paul)
140
Facility 140
MN AVG 61
Rank #44 / 532
Yes
63
Facility 63
MN AVG 43
Rank #145 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #129 / 302
-
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #81 / 149
7
35
Facility 35
MN AVG 10
Rank #270 / 276
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #52 / 276
Summit Hill Senior Living
MC
AL
St Paul (Battle Creek - Conway - Eastview - Highwood Hills)
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #88 / 532
No
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 43
Rank #132 / 632
-
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 18
Rank #84 / 137
--
68%
Facility 68%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #136 / 149
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Rakhma Joy Home
MC
AL
St Paul (Macalester - Groveland)
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 61
Rank #376 / 532
No
81
Facility 81
MN AVG 43
Rank #36 / 632
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #137 / 302
-
95%
Facility 95%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #3 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #75 / 276
Katy‘s Cottage Memory Care
MC
NH
AL
St Paul (Union Park)
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 61
Rank #229 / 532
No
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 43
Rank #21 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #41 / 302
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Leo and Doris Hodroff Pavilion for Memory Care
MC
St Paul (West Seventh - Fort Road)
-No
73
Facility 73
MN AVG 43
Rank #90 / 632
Private Rooms---------
Jay and Rose Phillips Center for Memory Care
MC
AL
St Paul (West Seventh - Fort Road)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 43
Rank #86 / 632
Private Rooms---------
Seven Hills Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
St Paul (Summit - University)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #99 / 532
No
87
Facility 87
MN AVG 43
Rank #17 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 18
Rank #137 / 137
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #227 / 302
A
63%
Facility 63%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #144 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #141 / 276
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #154 / 276
Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Clinic
MC
HC
NH
RC
St Paul (Highland Park)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #219 / 532
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 43
Rank #185 / 632
-
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 18
Rank #15 / 137
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Overview of The Waters of Highland Park

The Waters of Highland Park boasts an original, contemporary design that prioritizes mobility and light from the outdoors. A lot of sunlight and beautiful scenery are made possible by the community’s wide halls, high ceilings, and enormous windows. Among Saint Paul’s most coveted neighborhoods, Highland Park, is where the facility rests. Its staff are dedicated to giving residents sensitive care. They strive to establish a warm and encouraging environment and are trained to treat every person with dignity and compassion.
In addition to nearby lush parks and paths for strolling, residents enjoy easy access to dining establishments, retail stores, and entertainment venues. The facility also provides a wide variety of enriching activities, such as music, art, physical wellbeing, spirituality, gastronomic adventures, and much more. The facility supports its residents in engaging in their passion and hobbies, socialization, and other pursuits that bring personal significance to them, and helping them find a sense of meaning and fulfillment with the help of newfound connections and premium care.

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Arbor Glen Senior Living

11020 39Th St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Overview of Arbor Glen Senior Living

Experience warmth and a deep sense of community at Arbor Glen Senior Living, a blissful senior living community in Lake Elmo, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents experience the peace of their own private space with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including a studio, one, and two bedroom apartments. A dedicated care team provides individualized care that helps residents greet the day with greater energy and gusto.

Committed to helping residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle, the community offers a variety of convenient services, such as housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance services. Meaningful programming featuring a vibrant calendar of activities, exercise classes, restaurant outings, and bible study, helps residents live an active and productive life. Residents delight in delicious meals that are made with freshest available ingredients, cooked to perfection, creating an enjoyable dining experience.

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Overview of New Perspective Highland Park

Bask in the warmth of Mississippi River Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, with the distinguished senior living community of New Perspective Highland Park providing assisted living and memory care. Enjoy the utmost comfort and convenience with the snug and well-designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans of the community. With exceptional care and assistance from a team of competent and highly skilled professionals available around the clock, seniors can rest assured to meet their special needs and aspirations.

Discover new interests and reignite past hobbies with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. New Perspective Highland Park strives to provide a safe place for seniors to flourish and live a glorious retirement with its wonderful amenities and tranquil spaces.

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Overview of The Alton Memory Care

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.

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Overview of The Waters of Oakdale

The Waters of Oakdale is more than just a residential community; it offers a range of exceptional living options tailored to individual needs. From their inviting assisted living facilities to their comfortable and well-appointed assisted living apartments, they provide a warm and supportive environment for seniors to thrive. The community is designed to foster a sense of belonging and independence, allowing residents to maintain their desired level of autonomy while receiving the personalized care they require.
In the residential setting, seniors can enjoy the privacy and comfort of their apartments, surrounded by a welcoming community of peers. The assisted living facilities go a step further by offering additional support and assistance with daily activities, ensuring that residents can navigate their days with ease and peace of mind. With a dedicated team of compassionate caregivers, it’s a place where seniors can embrace a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle, knowing that their well-being and comfort are the top priorities.

 

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Overview of Cerenity Humboldt

As the name suggests, Cerenity Humboldt houses assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation living options in St. Paul, MN. All living options are provided with personalized care where each resident is able to   receive assistance and care that is based on their needs. The services and programs they provide are fitting to the holistic wellness of each resident who needs assistance with mental and physical aspects; their wellness programs and enriching activities allow for an innovative approach to a healthy mental, physical, and emotional aspects of their bodies to be nurtured. Cerenity Humboldt celebrates individuality which is where residents are encouraged to still live freely within the community with the help of the staff who are assured to provide care and service with compassion and respect. 
Residency at Cerenity Humboldt is a good place to spend your golden years, especially because there’s a lot of features that the community has to offer– 117 affordable apartments for seniors who want to live independently yet still prefer having additional support with everyday living. All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping and linen services, housekeeping; while every resident that is outside of independent living care receives most ADLs (i.e. medication management, bathing, grooming, eating, walking). 

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Lilydale Senior Living

949 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Sunfish Lake, MN 55118
Overview of Lilydale Senior Living

Situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River, Lilydale’s independent senior living community is renowned for its leisure, educational, and social avenues. They want to give elders a place to live that is welcoming, secure, and collected. They place a high value on connection and foster a sense of community and belonging for their residents. Seniors will undoubtedly have a delightful day filled with everything from social events to calm pastimes.
At Lilydale Senior Living, there are a variety of facilities and services available. They have a movie theater, there are also card rooms, a communal area, a fitness center, guest suites, libraries, salons, and spas. They place a high importance on entertainment because it can offer seniors with a lot of joy, companionship, and stimulation. Their large dining area serves meals, and a separate family dining room is available for residents to eat with visitors in an enclosed environment.

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Overview of Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge

Residents enjoy an ultimately relaxing stay at Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge, nestled in the serene neighborhood of West St. Paul, MN, where independent living, assisted living, and memory care come together in harmony. Here, seniors can select from a variety of accommodations, including cozy studios and spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, all within a community known for its exceptional care services and consistently high ratings.

This community offers a fulfilling lifestyle, where comfort and convenience blend seamlessly with a wealth of amenities. The friendly, well-trained team ensures each resident enjoys a healthy, active life, with a vibrant schedule of social, educational, and entertaining activities. Here, seniors thrive in an enriching community that fosters connections and enhances quality of life. Choose Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge for an active and rewarding lifestyle today.

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Overview of Summit Hill Senior Living

Feel right at home with Summit Hill Senior Living, an inviting senior living community in Saint Paul, MN, offering excellent assisted living and memory care services designed to fit residents’ lifestyle and ever-changing needs. Residents are empowered to enjoy a comfortable and engaging lifestyle with the support of a caring team committed to learning residents’ unique needs and delivering excellent care that respects and maintains their independence. With round the clock supervision and access to an array of services, including nursing care, daily living assistance, and other conveniences, residents are bound to enjoy a safe and comfortable environment.

A jam-packed calendar of activities, recreational and educational programs, live musical performances, and celebrations are provided to give residents the experiences they need to stay active and engaged. Delicious and nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered to give residents the nourishment and nutrition they need to stay on top of their health. Here, residents are liberated from the common hassles and stresses of daily living so they can freely enjoy all the good things in their retirement years.

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Overview of Rakhma Joy Home

Rakhma Joy Home cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting. The tight-knit home aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. With an emphasis on assisted living care, the home creates a stimulating atmosphere supported by a team of patient and caring professionals.

Rakhma Joy has designed its services to help residents with day-to-day living. They offer 24-hour nursing supervision, transportation, housekeeping, medication management, and ADLs.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in St. Paul, MN

What is the average cost of memory care in St. Paul, MN?

The average monthly cost of memory care in St. Paul, MN is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in St. Paul, MN?

Memory care in St. Paul, MN typically ranges from $4,500–$7,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in St. Paul, MN?

Memory care communities in St. Paul, MN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in St. Paul, MN?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 2+ (The Waters of Highland Park, Lyngblomsten) licensed memory care communities in St. Paul, MN.

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.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover memory care?

Minnesota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.