Empower Center Care
Assisted Living · St. Paul, MN

Overview of Empower Center Care

Empower Center Care is an assisted living community in Saint Paul, MN. It offers personalized, compassionate care and a vibrant community with enriching activities. Residents enjoy three daily meals, transportation coordination, and support for daily living activities.
(651) 730-2017
Bed community size
54-bed community Rank #248 / 536Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 248th out of 536 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #327 / 633Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 327th 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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License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyRamsey

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour emergency call system available.
Safety Features24-hour surveillance, emergency call systems, smoke-free building, fire and sprinkler systems.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

24/7 Support
Wellness Checks
Transportation Coordination
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
Nutritious Meals
Engaging Activities
ActivitiesEngaging group activities, exercise classes, cultural celebrations, and creative outlets.
Specific ProgramsCommunity & Activities, Financial Assistance

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree daily meals are provided, featuring balanced and flavorful dishes designed to meet dietary needs.

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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.

Inspection oversight

  • Latest inspection: October 17, 2025

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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St. Paul's city center to Empower Center Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Empower Center Care is located in St. Paul, 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 Empower Center Care

What neighborhood is Empower Center Care in?

Empower Center Care is in the Highwood neighborhood of St. Paul.

Is Empower Center Care in a walkable area?

Empower Center Care has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How many beds does Empower Center Care have?

Empower Center Care has 54 beds.

Are there photos of Empower Center Care?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Empower Center Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Empower Center Care?

Empower Center Care is located at 1105 Hazel Street North.

What is the phone number of Empower Center Care?

(651) 730-2017 will put you in contact with the team at Empower Center Care.

What county is Empower Center Care located in?

Empower Center Care is in Ramsey County.

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