Memory care in St. Paul
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
St. Paul families often cross-compare with Minneapolis and inner-ring suburbs simultaneously. MDH inspection records for Chapter 144G ALF-DC facilities reflect both routine licensing surveys and complaint-driven investigations.
Of the 17 licensed memory care facilities indexed in St. Paul, 7 (41%) have a Type-A or Type-B deficiency in their state record from the past 24 months.
Source: CA CDSS Community Care Licensing · Refreshed 2026-05-11 · Type-A = immediate health/safety risk; Type-B = lesser violation
Licensed memory care facilities indexed in St. Paul
Facilities with at least one Type-A or Type-B deficiency finding in the indexed inspection record (24 months where dated)
↑ 41% of indexed facilitiesFacilities with full CDSS profile published on StarlynnCare
The public record behind every profile.
What memory care costs in this city.
Median monthly cost in St. Paul ranges from approximately $4,500–$8,500/month based on regional benchmarks. For how we separate pricing estimates from inspection-derived facts, see how we source data.
Source: Regional estimate · Genworth 2024 + Minnesota DHS rate guidance · Facility-specific quotes required before signing
About memory care in St. Paul.
How much does memory care cost in St. Paul?
Memory care in St. Paul typically runs $4,500–$8,500/month for a licensed ALF with Dementia Care under Minnesota ch. 144G, depending on room type and care level.
What makes a facility "memory care" in Minnesota?
Minnesota's 2019 Assisted Living Licensure Reform (Minn. Stat. ch. 144G) created a specific <strong>Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care</strong> license tier, regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Facilities at this tier must meet enhanced requirements: dementia-trained staff at all times, individualized dementia programming, and secured environments where clinically indicated. License tier appears on every StarlynnCare profile and is sourced from the MDH public licensing directory.
What's the difference between an ALF with Dementia Care and a nursing home in Minnesota?
Minnesota ALFs with Dementia Care provide residential personal care and dementia programming in a community setting. Nursing homes (Skilled Nursing Facilities certified under Title 18/19) provide licensed medical nursing around the clock for residents needing medical-level care. If your family member requires complex wound care, IV therapy, or continuous medical monitoring, a nursing facility may be more appropriate.
How many St. Paul facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 17 licensed memory care facilities indexed in St. Paul, 7 (41%) carry a documented inspection or complaint finding in the indexed inspection record. Specific findings appear on each profile with inspection date and source link.
What should I look for on a memory care tour in St. Paul?
What predicts safety usually isn't what admissions directors highlight. From clinician and family interviews, the most under-asked items: staff-to-resident ratio at night and on weekends, skin-check and wound-prevention protocol, medication management and error reporting, shower frequency, and how the facility handles behavioral escalation. We publish a free 37-question tour checklist you can print (https://www.starlynncare.com/library/37-questions-to-ask-on-a-memory-care-tour).
Does Minnesota Medicaid cover memory care in St. Paul?
Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) can cover care in a licensed ALF with Dementia Care through the Consumer Support Grant or the Elderly Waiver (EW) program, but not all facilities are Medicaid-enrolled and waitlists exist. Each StarlynnCare profile notes payment acceptance where known. Contact Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 for guidance on options in St. Paul.
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Memory care options in St. Paul, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(14)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Bentson Family Asst Lvg Res
· limited historyNo citations on fileSt. Paul · 66 beds · ALF · Memory care
Carondelet Village
· limited historyNo citations on fileSt. Paul · 72 beds · ALF · Memory care
3 seriousCerenity Residence On Humboldt
3 serious citations on fileSt. Paul · 115 beds · ALF · Memory care
Dellwood Gardens
· limited history1 serious citation on fileSt. Paul · 90 beds · ALF · Memory care
Highland Path
· limited historyNo citations on fileSt. Paul · 84 beds · ALF · Memory care
Iris Park Commons
· limited historyNo citations on fileSt. Paul · 70 beds · ALF · Memory care
Lexington Landing
· limited historyNo citations on fileSt. Paul · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
1 seriousMarvella
· limited history1 serious citation on fileSt Paul · 88 beds · ALF · Memory care
New Perspective Highland Park
No citations on fileSt. Paul · 109 beds · ALF · Memory care
Seven Hills Senior Living
· limited historyNo citations on fileSt. Paul · 115 beds · ALF · Memory care
Summit Hill Senior Living
No citations on fileSt. Paul · 115 beds · ALF · Memory care
5 seriousSunlight Senior Living
5 serious citations on fileSt. Paul · 69 beds · ALF · Memory care
2 seriousThe Alton
2 serious citations on fileSt. Paul · 64 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Waters of Highland Park
· limited historyNo citations on fileSt. Paul · 87 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(3)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
