The Waters of Highland Park
Assisted Living · St. Paul, MN

Overview of The Waters of Highland Park

The Waters of Highland Park boasts an original, contemporary design that prioritizes mobility and light from the outdoors. A lot of sunlight and beautiful scenery are made possible by the community’s wide halls, high ceilings, and enormous windows. Among Saint Paul’s most coveted neighborhoods, Highland Park, is where the facility rests. Its staff are dedicated to giving residents sensitive care. They strive to establish a warm and encouraging environment and are trained to treat every person with dignity and compassion.
In addition to nearby lush parks and paths for strolling, residents enjoy easy access to dining establishments, retail stores, and entertainment venues. The facility also provides a wide variety of enriching activities, such as music, art, physical wellbeing, spirituality, gastronomic adventures, and much more. The facility supports its residents in engaging in their passion and hobbies, socialization, and other pursuits that bring personal significance to them, and helping them find a sense of meaning and fulfillment with the help of newfound connections and premium care.

(651) 363-3040
Bed community size
87-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
91%
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
79 / 87
Average residents per home in Minnesota 59 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyRamsey

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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality of Life Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 54th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 52nd (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
76.3% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
90.2% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
86.4% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
91.9% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
89.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
83.9% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
76.9% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
74.0% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
82.9% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

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 June 5, 2025 Routine

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

MetricThis 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 June 5, 2025, found several deficiencies at The Waters of Highland Park assisted living facility. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so broader inspection patterns are not clear. The main issues involved food service practices, documentation and reporting related to staff supervision and resident care, and safety concerns including improper oxygen cylinder storage and fire safety code violations. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Without prior data, it is not possible to determine a trend in compliance over time.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

The Waters of Highland Park 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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Waters of Highland Park

What neighborhood is The Waters of Highland Park in?

The Waters of Highland Park is in the Highland Park neighborhood of St Paul.

Is The Waters of Highland Park in a walkable area?

The Waters of Highland Park has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at The Waters of Highland Park?

The Waters of Highland Park's occupancy is 91%.

How many beds does The Waters of Highland Park have?

The Waters of Highland Park has 87 beds.

What is the phone number of The Waters of Highland Park?

(651) 363-3040 will put you in contact with the team at The Waters of Highland Park.

What county is The Waters of Highland Park located in?

The Waters of Highland Park is in Ramsey County.

Is The Waters of Highland Park Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Waters of Highland Park is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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