Memory care is secured, dementia-specific assisted living. In Minnesota, memory care requires a distinct MDH license — "assisted living facility with dementia care" — not merely a disclosure or voluntary certification; any community operating a secured dementia unit must hold this specific license under Minn. Stat. 144G.10, subd. 2(b).
We list 2 verified memory care options in St. Paul.
What to watch for with memory care in St. Paul
- Ask to see the community's MDH "assisted living facility with dementia care" license directly, by name.
Verified memory care 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 |
Memory Care 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 |
| 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 Glenn Hopkins | Assisted Living | 1011 Feltl Ct Hopkins, MN 55343 | 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.
Visit twice, at different hours
A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.
Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.
