Overview of Ebenezer Tower Apartments

Ebenezer Tower Apartments sits at 2523 Portland Ave S in Minneapolis’s Phillips neighborhood, offering independent living in a high-rise with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Units run 342 to 730 square feet, each with its own kitchen and bathroom, some with balconies, and rent covers heat, air conditioning, water, and electricity. Residents need to be at least 50, and pets are welcome.

A Walk Score of 76 lands this in very walkable territory, so most errands don’t require a car, and there’s enough within a short walk to make that genuinely useful day to day. Tax credit apartment homes and HUD Section 8 subsidized options sit alongside market-rate units. A 24-hour on-site caretaker adds a layer of support beyond just the apartment itself.

Programming here includes an art program, a garden club, exercise programs, and volunteer opportunities, plus grocery delivery and on-site laundry that cut down on daily errands. Add in off-street reserved parking, weekly check cashing, a community computer, and an on-site beauty and barber shop, and the amenity list reads like a genuinely useful one. Starting price is $615 a month.

Ebenezer Tower Apartments describes a community built around accessibility, both in housing cost and in daily practicality, set in a walkable pocket of Minneapolis for residents who want independence without unnecessary friction in day-to-day life.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #71 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st 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.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age50
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

On-Site Caretaker
Off-Street Reserved Parking
Weekly Check Cashing
Community Computer With Internet Access
Exercise Room
Beauty/Barbershop
Specific ProgramsTax credit apartment homes, HUD Section 8 federally-subsidized housing, Art program, Garden club, Exercise programs, Volunteer opportunities, Grocery delivery service, Laundry facilities
Volunteer Program

Pricing & Financial Information

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Brenda Johnson

Vice President of Operations

Brenda Johnson brings extensive healthcare leadership experience to Ebenezer Tower Apartments as Vice President of Operations. With a background in nursing and licensed nursing home administration, Brenda has held multiple senior roles including Administrator at Lyngblomsten Care Center. Since joining Ebenezer in 2022, she has contributed to the community’s mission-driven culture and serves on the LeadingAge of Minnesota Board of Directors.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Minnesota

Ebenezer Tower Apartments is located in Minneapolis, 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
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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).
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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
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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 Ebenezer Tower Apartments

What neighborhood is Ebenezer Tower Apartments in?

Ebenezer Tower Apartments is in the Phillips neighborhood.

Is Ebenezer Tower Apartments in a walkable area?

Ebenezer Tower Apartments has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Ebenezer Tower Apartments?

Yes, Ebenezer Tower Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Ebenezer Tower Apartments?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Ebenezer Tower Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Ebenezer Tower Apartments?

Ebenezer Tower Apartments is located at 2523 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

What is the phone number of Ebenezer Tower Apartments?

(612) 746-8130 will put you in contact with the team at Ebenezer Tower Apartments.

Does Ebenezer Tower Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Ebenezer Tower Apartments is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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