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

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Residential Care & Skilled Nursing · St Paul, MN
45 Battle Creek Rd, St Paul, MN 55119 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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.

Facility Direct Line (651) 494-8101
Facility Direct Line (651) 494-8101

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
4
Bed community size
5-bed community Rank #397 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 397th out of 529 homes we track in Minnesota for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #104 / 137Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 137 homes we track in Minnesota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #442 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 442nd out of 614 homes we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #115 / 270Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 270 homes we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 270. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

Staff Details

Total Employees
4
Full-Time Employees
4

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 11 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (at MN avg)
• Deficiencies per inspection (at MN avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 1111 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Minnesota average (11 vs. MN avg 11).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 11.011 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Minnesota average (11 vs. MN avg 11).— At avg

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 11 This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg
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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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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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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Minnesota average is: 70.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
St Paul
118
Facility 118
MN AVG 61
Rank #79 / 529
77.7%
Facility 77.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #143 / 270
+3%
5.65
Facility 5.65
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #9 / 66
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +11%+19%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 66
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #31 / 66
6.5
Facility 6.5
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #61 / 66
192-
73
Facility 73
MN AVG 45
Rank #91 / 614
Lisa Edstrom
$15.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #15 / 62
$11.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #10 / 62
76%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 76%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #13 / 62
245411
Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
West St Paul (West Saint Paul)
140
Facility 140
MN AVG 61
Rank #44 / 529
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #106 / 270
+10%
6.20
Facility 6.20
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #5 / 66
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -3%+30%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #41 / 66
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #38 / 66
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #45 / 66
1116-
63
Facility 63
MN AVG 45
Rank #146 / 614
Walker Methodist
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #33 / 62
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #29 / 62
72%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #16 / 62
245618
Southview Acres ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
West St Paul
210
Facility 210
MN AVG 61
Rank #10 / 529
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #107 / 270
+9%
5.06
Facility 5.06
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #24 / 66
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -24%+6%
$41.6k
Facility $41.6k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #48 / 66
46
Facility 46
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #56 / 66
3.5
Facility 3.5
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #22 / 66
2173-
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 45
Rank #341 / 614
Bogey Holdings, LLC
$21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #6 / 62
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #11 / 62
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #43 / 62
245189
St Anthony Park Home ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
St Paul (Saint Anthony Park)
84
Facility 84
MN AVG 61
Rank #166 / 529
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #74 / 270
+18%
5.28
Facility 5.28
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #16 / 66
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -12%+11%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #37 / 66
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #53 / 66
10.3
Facility 10.3
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #65 / 66
175-
80
Facility 80
MN AVG 45
Rank #48 / 614
Alan Markowitz
$10.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #29 / 62
$5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #37 / 62
50.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 50.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #52 / 62
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Financial Assistance for
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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)

Frequently Asked Questions about River of Life Residential Living

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 long has River of Life Residential Living been in business?

River of Life Residential Living has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at River of Life Residential Living?

No, River of Life Residential Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does River of Life Residential Living have?

River of Life Residential Living has 5 beds.

Has River of Life Residential Living had any deficiencies?

River of Life Residential Living has had 11 reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of River of Life Residential Living?

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