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Emerald Crest by Cassia – Burnsville

Memory Care in Burnsville — Dakota County

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Emerald Crest by Cassia – Burnsville is a memory care provider located at 451 East Travelers Trail, Burnsville, 55337, in Dakota County.

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A specialized memory care community in an assisted living setting for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia-related conditions, operated by Cassia.

Emerald Crest by Cassia in Burnsville provides memory care delivered in an assisted living setting, with the operator's site emphasizing that each resident's personal preferences guide their individualized senior care plan. Staff receive specialized dementia-care training, and the community's stated approach is to partner with residents to maximize their abilities while encouraging independence rather than simply managing symptoms.

The site describes a structured daily program that includes exercise, music and crafts, along with on-site visits from medical and therapy professionals so residents don't need to travel off-campus for routine care. Spiritual support for both residents and families is built into all Emerald Crest programming, consistent with Cassia's broader faith-based mission. The Burnsville community is one of three Emerald Crest locations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, alongside Shakopee and Minnetonka.

Short answer

Emerald Crest by Cassia – Burnsville is a memory care provider at 451 East Travelers Trail, Burnsville, 55337, in Dakota County.

Location and contact

CommunityEmerald Crest by Cassia – Burnsville
Care typeMemory Care
Address451 East Travelers Trail, Burnsville, 55337
CountyDakota County
WebsiteOfficial site
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Burnsville in context

Burnsville is anchored by M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, which has served the southern suburbs since 1984, and the city has one of the more established senior-housing markets in the south metro, with communities clustered near the Burnsville Center mall and along County Road 42. Interstate 35W and 35E both pass through the city, and the METRO Red Line's southern terminus sits just over the border in Apple Valley, giving Burnsville residents bus rapid transit access north to the airport and Mall of America. Housing stock is predominantly 1970s-1990s split-levels and ramblers, common building types now marketed for one-level senior downsizing.

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Listing details verified 2026-07-26 against the provider's own published information. We are not affiliated with this community and do not represent it. Details change — confirm directly before making a decision.

Questions families ask

How do I apply for Medical Assistance long-term care or a waiver in the Twin Cities?

Start by contacting your county human services agency (Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, or Washington County) or calling the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 to request a MnCHOICES long-term-care needs assessment, which determines functional eligibility, alongside a separate financial application for Medical Assistance.

Does Medicaid pay for the full cost of assisted living in Minnesota?

No. Medical Assistance, through the Elderly Waiver, pays only for the care-services portion delivered inside a licensed assisted living facility, never the room-and-board charge. Minnesota does not have a broad state subsidy that covers private-pay room and board, though very-low-income residents in certain licensed settings may qualify for a separate, narrower Housing Support benefit to help offset it.

What are Minnesota's income and asset limits for nursing home Medical Assistance in 2026?

Minnesota is a '209(b) medically needy' state with no fixed income cap — income above the Medically Needy Income Limit (commonly cited around $1,305/month for an individual in 2026) must be spent down on medical or care costs each budget period. Countable assets are generally limited to around $3,000 for a single applicant and $6,000 for a couple both applying, though these specific dollar figures are third-party sourced and should be reconfirmed against DHS's Eligibility Policy Manual before relying on them for a specific case.

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