Overview of Best Care

Best Care runs out of North St Paul, at 2562 7th Ave E, Suite 201, but the actual service area stretches across the whole Twin Cities region rather than sticking to one neighborhood. Twenty years in, the agency has built up a staff of more than 150 nurses, therapists, and caregivers, with Leann Lindahl serving as Chief Strategy Officer.

The home office itself sits somewhere walkable; a Walk Score of 77 means a lot of nearby errands don’t require a car, though given how spread out the client base is, that’s more relevant to the office itself than to most clients receiving care. What Best Care actually delivers is fairly clinical for a home care agency: skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, help with daily living tasks, meal prep, light housekeeping, and 24/7 coverage when needed.

That range covers two very different situations. Someone recovering from a hospital stay needs short-term, intensive support. Someone managing a chronic condition needs something steadier and longer-term. Both hourly and live-in arrangements are on the table.

Personal Care Aide services, Financial Management Services, 245D Waivered Services for people with developmental disabilities, and Community First Choice Services all exist here, not as vague offerings but as named, distinct tracks. That breadth points to an agency built to handle a wide range of situations rather than one narrow lane, which matters for families who aren’t sure yet exactly what kind of support they’ll need six months from now.

Years in operation
20 years in operation Rank #41 / 138Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 138 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 77 / 100 Rank #63 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 632 homes in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactLeann Lindahl, Chief Strategy Officer (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPCA Services, Financial Management Services, 245D Waivered Services, CFSS, Paying for Services

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Financial Assistance for
Home Care in Minnesota

Best Care is located in North St Paul, 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
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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
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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 Best Care

Is Best Care in a walkable area?

Best Care has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Best Care been in business?

Best Care has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Best Care?

No, Best Care has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Best Care?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Best Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Best Care?

Best Care is located at 2562 7Th Ave E #201, North St Paul, MN 55109.

What is the phone number of Best Care?

(651) 330-2550 will put you in contact with the team at Best Care.

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