Occupancy rate
64%
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%The Alton Memory Care
Memory Care in St. Paul
The Alton Memory Care
Memory Care in St. Paul
Specializing in memory care, The Alton Memory Care in Alton Street, St. Paul, MN, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. The community features purposely designed and snug residences with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, ensuring seniors are comfortable and safe. A team of responsible and well-trained professionals lends extra hands for seniors to live every day without worries.
Enrich your retirement with stimulating activities and engaging programs that aim to enhance cognition. The community handles household responsibilities and maintenance to give residents more time to do the things they enjoy. Here, residents indulge in delightful and nutritious meals that are carefully curated to meet dietary needs and tastes. The Alton Memory Care is great for seniors hoping to make every moment of their golden years count.
64-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
18 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 56 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%Occupied beds
41 / 64
Average residents
59 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyRamsey
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactOwner/Manager, Owner/Manager
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
Types of Care at The Alton Memory Care
Memory Care
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.
1 visit/inspection
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
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Latest inspection
Date
June 4, 2024
Follow Up16 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Minnesota average: 10 deficiencies
16.0 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for The Alton Memory Care
The most recent inspection on June 4, 2024, found deficiencies related to infection control, employee records, medication management, food service, and resident care. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with tuberculosis prevention, staff training, documentation, and regulatory postings. Inspectors cited problems including incomplete tuberculosis screening, inadequate hand hygiene, missing grievance procedure postings, expired medications, and food safety violations. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports, and no complaint investigations were noted. The facility has not fully corrected prior deficiencies, indicating ongoing challenges with compliance in multiple areas.
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The Alton Memory Care is located in St Paul, Minnesota.
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7.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from St Paul's city center to The Alton Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.92 miles to nearest hospital (Minneapolis VA Medical Center)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Memory Care around St Paul The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
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