Happy Place Care Services
Home Care · Minneapolis, MN

Happy Place Care Services

Home Care · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Overview of Happy Place Care Services

Happy Place Care Services is a reliable home care provider in Minneapolis, MN dedicated to helping residents recovering from an injury or living with an illness age in place in their cozy residences. They provide a team of RN, LPNs, CNAs, and home health aides to assist residents with their daily living activities, oversee their care plans, and manage their medical needs. Their caregivers are also trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, so they can help residents facing the challenges thrive and remain in the comfort and familiarity of their homes.

In addition to round-the-clock care, this care provider also provides residents companionship, housekeeping assistance, and personal care support for utmost comfort and convenience. With fewer chores to worry about, residents can finally focus on enjoying their passions or exploring new ones. With Happy Place Care Services, residents can live the retirement they’ve envisioned without stress and worries.

(612) 242-9501

Types of Care at Happy Place Care Services

Home Care
Bed community size
5-bed community Rank #400 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 400th out of 532 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #473 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 473rd out of 632 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
80%
Rank #141 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
4 / 5
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyHennepin

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

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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 10 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (at MN avg)
• Deficiencies per year (at MN avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection April 22, 2025 Follow Up

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. 1010 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Minnesota average (10 vs. MN avg 10).— At avg
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 1010 This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Minnesota average (10 vs. MN avg 10).— At avg

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

The most recent inspection on April 22, 2025, identified several deficiencies related to staffing schedules, food service, emergency preparedness, building maintenance, and medication storage. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with regulatory compliance, including food code adherence and emergency planning. Inspectors cited problems such as failure to post required information, incomplete tuberculosis testing for staff, and inadequate fire safety measures. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have ongoing challenges in maintaining regulatory standards without clear signs of improvement or worsening over time.

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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 91st (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Resident Health Rating
5 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring health outcomes and care quality for residents.

Ranked 1st (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Safety Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring how well the facility maintains a safe environment for residents.

Ranked 55th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

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Address 11.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Minneapolis's city center to Happy Place Care Services's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Home Care in Minnesota

Happy Place Care Services is located in Minneapolis, 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).
MN

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Place Care Services

What neighborhood is Happy Place Care Services in?

Happy Place Care Services is in the New Hope neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Is Happy Place Care Services in a walkable area?

Happy Place Care Services has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Happy Place Care Services?

Happy Place Care Services's occupancy is 80%.

How many beds does Happy Place Care Services have?

Happy Place Care Services has 5 beds.

Are there photos of Happy Place Care Services?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Happy Place Care Services in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Happy Place Care Services?

Happy Place Care Services is located at 7217 Edgewood Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55428.

What is the phone number of Happy Place Care Services?

(612) 242-9501 will put you in contact with the team at Happy Place Care Services.

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