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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.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 10 | This facility has 60% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (16 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 60% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 8 | 5 | This facility has 60% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (8 vs. MN avg 5).↑ 60% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Building Type: 3-story
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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The Alton Memory Care is located in St Paul, Minnesota.
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| Summit Hill Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | St Paul (Battle Creek - Conway - Eastview - Highwood Hills) | 115 | No | 66 | - | 12 | - | A+ | 1 | 68% | - | - | - | |
| Arbor Glen Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lake Elmo | 94 | Yes | 34 | - | - | 89.4% | - | 3 | 91.1% | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | |
| The Alton Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | St Paul (Highland Park) | 64 | No | 56 | - | 18 | 64.1% | A+ | 1 | 78.5% | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | |
| Katy‘s Cottage Memory Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | St Paul (Union Park) | 60 | No | 85 | - | - | 95.8% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rakhma Joy Home |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | St Paul (Macalester - Groveland) | 10 | No | 81 | - | - | 80.0% | - | 4 | 95% | 1 | 6 | 6.0 |
The Alton Memory Care is in the Highland Park neighborhood of St Paul.
The Alton Memory Care has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
The Alton Memory Care's occupancy is 64%.
The Alton Memory Care has 64 beds.
The Alton Memory Care is located at 1306 Alton St, St Paul, MN 55116, United States.
(651) 699-2480 will put you in contact with the team at The Alton Memory Care.
The Alton Memory Care is in Ramsey County.
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