Aspen Grove Assisted Living

Overview of Aspen Grove Assisted Living

Experience exceptional care at Aspen Grove Assisted Living, a distinct community in Chisholm, MN, offering assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with support tailored to their daily living activities around the clock. The community also takes care of housekeeping, laundry, and other daily activities, providing residents a worry-free retirement.

Dedicated to residents’ enjoyment and wellness, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is conducted. With a variety of healthy dining options, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can also travel conveniently with transportation services. With state-of-the-art amenities and a nurturing environment, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

(218) 254-2750
Bed community size
31-bed community Rank #333 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 333rd out of 532 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
16 years in operation Rank #71 / 137Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 137 homes in Minnesota. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #448 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 448th out of 632 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
Rank #50 / 331Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 331 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 331. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
29 / 31
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountySt. Louis

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactBrenda Gargano, Owner

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Inspection History

In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 20 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (100% above)
• Deficiencies per year (100% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection June 25, 2025 Routine

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2010 This facility has 100% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (20 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 100% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 2010 This facility has 100% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (20 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 100% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • June 25, 2025 inspection found 20 deficiencies including food service violations, infection control lapses, medication management errors, incomplete resident assessments, and multiple fire safety code breaches.
  • Fire safety violations included delayed egress door locking without release switches, improper carbon monoxide alarm placement, non-functioning smoke alarms, and lack of resident fire evacuation training.
  • Employee recordkeeping was incomplete with missing background studies, and required grievance and emergency contact postings were absent in some houses.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Family Satisfaction Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Scores

Family Overall Satisfaction
89.0% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Family Satisfaction - Care
77.2% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
85.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
84.5% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

Lawsuit overview for Aspen Grove Assisted Living

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 1
Lawsuits Info Total lawsuits on record, broken down by case type. Distinguishes lawsuits from other court filings such as probate documents. 0 No legal actions found

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chisholm's city center to Aspen Grove Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Minnesota

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

Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
AL
NH
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #98 / 532
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #20 / 137
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #134 / 302
-
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #41 / 149
4
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #250 / 276
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #74 / 276
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #109 / 532
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 43
Rank #423 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #50 / 302
A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 276
New Perspective Columbia Heights
AL
IL
MC
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #159 / 532
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 43
Rank #173 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #95 / 302
A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #75 / 276
Stoney River Ramsey
AL
MC
Ramsey (Nowthen Boulevard Northwest)
80
Facility 80
MN AVG 61
Rank #175 / 532
No
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 43
Rank #350 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #48 / 302
-
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #118 / 149
1
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #250 / 276
21.0
Facility 21.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #258 / 276
Aspen Grove Assisted Living
AL
Chisholm
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 61
Rank #333 / 532
No
25
Facility 25
MN AVG 43
Rank #448 / 632
Private / Shared Rooms
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #50 / 302
A+-1
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 10
Rank #244 / 276
20.0
Facility 20.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #253 / 276

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Aspen Grove Assisted Living is located in Chisholm, 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
MN

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.
MN

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).
MN

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
MN

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 Aspen Grove Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Aspen Grove Assisted Living in?

Aspen Grove Assisted Living is in the Chisholm neighborhood of Chisholm.

Is Aspen Grove Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Aspen Grove Assisted Living has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Aspen Grove Assisted Living?

Aspen Grove Assisted Living's occupancy is 94%.

How many beds does Aspen Grove Assisted Living have?

Aspen Grove Assisted Living has 31 beds.

Are there photos of Aspen Grove Assisted Living?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Aspen Grove Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Aspen Grove Assisted Living?

Aspen Grove Assisted Living is located at 504 Iron Dr, Chisholm, MN 55719.

What is the phone number of Aspen Grove Assisted Living?

(218) 254-2750 will put you in contact with the team at Aspen Grove Assisted Living.

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