Assisted living is for someone who is largely independent but needs a reliable hand with the everyday things — bathing, dressing, medications, meals, getting to appointments. In Minnesota this is the Assisted Living Facility license, issued by the Minnesota Department of Health under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144G — a single license category, not tiered by resident acuity or evacuation ability the way some states are.
We list 2 verified assisted living options in St. Paul.
What to watch for with assisted living in St. Paul
- Ask which services are included in the base rate versus billed as a separate care level.
Full guide to assisted living →
Verified assisted living in St. Paul
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerenity Senior Care – Marian | Assisted Living | 225 Frank Street St. Paul, MN 55106 | Ramsey |
| Episcopal Church Home | Nursing Home | 490 East Lynnhurst Ave St. Paul, MN 55104 | Ramsey |
Assisted Living elsewhere in the region
Families in St. Paul sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiitan Mill City | Assisted Living | 428 South 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 | Hennepin |
| Jones-Harrison Senior Living | Nursing Home | 3700 Cedar Lake Ave Minneapolis, MN 55416 | Hennepin |
| Walker Place by Vivie | Assisted Living | 3701 Bryant Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55409 | Hennepin |
| Care Suites of Edina by Vivie | Assisted Living | 7400 York Ave S Edina, MN 55435 | Hennepin |
| The Waters of Edina | Assisted Living | 6300 Colonial Way Edina, MN 55436 | Hennepin |
| Mainstreet Village | Assisted Living | 7601 Lyndale Ave S Richfield, MN 55423 | Hennepin |
The St. Paul market specifically
St. Paul's senior-care landscape is shaped by two hospital systems headquartered inside the city: HealthPartners' Regions Hospital downtown and Allina Health's United Hospital on the bluff above the Mississippi in the West End. Many of the city's senior communities occupy converted Victorian-era mansions and early-20th-century apartment buildings in neighborhoods like Summit-University and Mac-Groveland, giving it an older, more architecturally distinct building stock than most of its suburbs. The METRO Green Line runs the length of University Avenue, connecting St. Paul's senior housing corridor directly to Minneapolis.
Families weighing St. Paul often compare it to Minneapolis for its capital-city amenities and to Roseville or Woodbury for a quieter, more suburban alternative just minutes away. St. Paul's east side and North End neighborhoods generally price lower than the well-known Summit Avenue and Highland Park areas, so the city spans a wide range within its own borders.
Who is actually on shift
Ask how many caregivers and med aides are on the floor at 3 a.m., not the building-wide daytime ratio. Ask what happens when someone calls in sick, and whether the community uses agency staff to fill gaps.
Ask how long the administrator has been in post. Turnover at the top is one of the better predictors of turnover below it.
