Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota
Assisted Living · Minneapolis, MN

Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota

Assisted Living · Minneapolis, MN

Overview of Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota

Beacon Specialized Living in Minnesota offers assisted living and long-term care services within charming neighborhood settings tailored for secure and fulfilling senior living experiences. Their living spaces, adorned with a modern yet classic touch, feature handicap accessibility, ensuring comfort and convenience for residents. Partnering closely with St. Croix Hospice and Hometown Physician Services, they extend their services to include hospice and on-site physician care.
Across Minnesota, their campuses, including Wedgewood South, Wedgewood North, Wedgewood Central, Belmont, Rosemount, Eagan, and Crest View in Hudson, Wisconsin, provide a range of options for seniors and their families. With strategically located campuses and a commitment to comprehensive care, Beacon Specialized Living stands as the top choice for specialized senior living, offering a reliable spectrum of services that families can definitely count on.

(651) 451-2889
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #357 / 633Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 633 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

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Specific ProgramsSpecialized Adult Care, Clinical Services, Community-Based Day Program, Crisis Residential Care, Day Habilitation, Medical & Psychiatric Services, Multisystem Youth Program, Resident & Community Supports, Supported Living Services, Supports Coordination, Youth Services

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mendota Heights's city center to Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.11 miles to nearest hospital (Minneapolis VA Medical Center)

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Assisted Living in Minnesota

Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota is located in Mendota Heights, 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.
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
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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 Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota

What neighborhood is Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota in?

Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota is in the Mendota Heights neighborhood of Mendota Heights.

Is Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota in a walkable area?

Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the address of Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota?

Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota is located at 1355 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, MN 55120.

What is the phone number of Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota?

(651) 451-2889 will put you in contact with the team at Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota.

Is Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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