River of Life Residential Living
Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Hospice Care · St. Paul, MN

River of Life Residential Living

Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Hospice Care · St. Paul, MN

Overview of River of Life Residential Living

River of Life Residential Living is a compassionate community in Saint Paul, MN, that offers personal care, skilled nursing, and long-term stay. Committed to residents’ welfare, the community provides individualized care for their healthcare needs. The community also employs a faith-based approach to care, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Prioritizing residents’ holistic wellness, pastoral services, physical, and occupational therapy are provided. Hospice care is also available to ease residents’ pain and discomfort in their end-of-life journey. With Bluestone Physician Services, residents do not have to worry about their medical needs. Here, residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s comprehensive services and nurturing environment.

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 facilities. 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.
Years in operation
8 years in operation Rank #105 / 137Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #438 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 438th 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.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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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
80%
Rank #139 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th 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
CountyRamsey

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactGailann Nehotte, Administrator

Staff Composition

Total Employees
4
Full-Time Employees
4

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Long Term Stay
Specialty Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsBluestone Physician Services, CADI Care, Traumatic Brain Injury Services

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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 2024 · 2 years of data 11 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 2024 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (10% above)
• Deficiencies per year (10% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection June 4, 2024 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. 1110 This facility has 10% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (11 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 10% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 5.55 This facility has 10% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (5.5 vs. MN avg 5).↑ 10% worse

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

  • June 4, 2024 follow-up survey found 11 deficiencies including food code violations, incomplete emergency and fire safety plans, and missing employee training records.
  • Deficiencies involved documentation gaps in quality management, resident service plans, and treatment management for multiple residents.
  • The facility was found in substantial compliance with correction orders from the March 21, 2024 inspection.

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St Paul's city center to River of Life Residential Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

River of Life Residential Living is located in St Paul, 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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A+1-1
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Frequently Asked Questions about River of Life Residential Living

What neighborhood is River of Life Residential Living in?

River of Life Residential Living is in the Battle Creek - Conway - Eastview - Highwood Hills neighborhood of St Paul.

Is River of Life Residential Living in a walkable area?

River of Life Residential Living has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at River of Life Residential Living?

River of Life Residential Living's occupancy is 80%.

How many beds does River of Life Residential Living have?

River of Life Residential Living has 5 beds.

Are there photos of River of Life Residential Living?

Yes — there are 18 photos of River of Life Residential Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of River of Life Residential Living?

River of Life Residential Living is located at 45 Battle Creek Rd, St Paul, MN 55119, United States.

What is the phone number of River of Life Residential Living?

(651) 494-8101 will put you in contact with the team at River of Life Residential Living.

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