Arlington Place of St Joseph

    21 16th Ave SE, St Joseph, MN 56374
    • Assisted Living

    Friendly caring staff, meals, activities

    I live here and am very pleased with the friendly, helpful staff and caring nursing team. I get three very good meals a day, weekly laundry and room cleaning, and medication on request. There are regular day trips and activities, plus on-site medical, dental and beauty-shop amenities and a bright, cheery showroom with an outdoor patio. Residents stay engaged and independence is respected - a comfortable, well-run place I'd recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.33·(3)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Friendly, helpful staff
    • Strong nursing and caregiving
    • Respect for resident independence
    • Medication administration on request
    • Three well-regarded meals daily
    • Weekly laundry and room cleaning
    • Planned day trips and on-site activities
    • Onsite medical and personal-care amenities
    • Private in-room bathrooms
    • Accessible outdoor patio

    Cons

    • Limited and poorly maintained outdoor spaces
    • Insufficient outdoor seating and activity areas
    • Communal areas with low natural light
    • Institutional, cafeteria-style dining atmosphere
    • Rooms with alley-facing orientation and limited views
    • Aesthetic and maintenance inconsistencies in common areas

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews indicate a facility with consistently strong caregiving and supportive staff but notable limitations in physical environment and outdoor amenities. Staff- and care-related comments are uniformly positive: nursing and frontline personnel are described as caring, attentive, and respectful of resident independence. The facility provides medication administration on request and a range of supportive services, which gives the impression of a medically capable setting for routine assistance.

    Care, staff, and management: Positive commentary centers on helpful staff, capable nursing, and a culture that appears to respect residents' autonomy. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided on a regular schedule, and management appears to have organized basic resident services (housekeeping, laundry, medication distribution) effectively. The presence of onsite clinical and personal-care amenities such as medical, dental, and beauty services suggests convenient access to routine care and personal grooming.

    Dining and daily services: The facility provides three meals daily that reviewers praised for quantity and general quality. Housekeeping and weekly laundry are routine features. However, the dining environment is described by some as cafeteria-style and somewhat institutional in feel, which may affect the social atmosphere of mealtimes for residents who prefer a homelike dining setting.

    Activities and social life: Activity programming includes day trips and a range of on-site activities; reviewers noted residents as engaged in those offerings. Independence is reportedly respected, and organized outings appear to be a meaningful component of life at the facility. At the same time, outdoor programming and usable landscaped space are limited, reducing options for outdoor socializing and gardening-type activities.

    Facilities and physical environment: Impressions of the interior are mixed. A bright, clean showroom and some well-kept areas contrast with reports of dim common rooms, heavy window coverings, and sections described as dated or uninviting. Several structural and design issues recur: rooms oriented toward alleyways with limited views, constrained or unsafe garden beds, limited outdoor seating, and generally sparse outdoor landscaping. These traits combine to create a sense of being closed in for some residents.

    Notable patterns and decision guidance: The dominant positive pattern is strong, attentive caregiving and reliable basic services. The dominant negative pattern is an underdeveloped physical environment—particularly limited, poorly maintained outdoor space and communal areas with low natural light—that can affect residents' day-to-day comfort and social experience. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility's strengths in staff quality and service provision against the limitations in outdoor amenities, common-area ambiance, and dining atmosphere. An in-person visit focusing on natural light, outdoor access, dining-room layout, and actual room orientation is recommended to confirm whether the environment meets individual preferences and needs.

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    Location

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    Arlington Place of St Joseph is located at 21 16th Ave SE, St Joseph, MN, 56374.

    About Arlington Place of St Joseph

    Arlington Place of St Joseph operates as both a home health care facility and an assisted living community, offering licensed home care services under license #20617. The community sits at 21 16th Ave SE in St Joseph, Minnesota, and is known for its warm, friendly environment, where residents are treated much like family and people tend to get a bit more one-on-one attention since the facility's on the smaller side. Suites are comfortable, private, and have their own temperature controls, with big closets, bathrooms, and kitchenettes. Residents get help with personal care, medication, and daily tasks like housekeeping and laundry, and meals are provided. There's an outdoor space for fresh air, and inside, folks take part in wellness activities, recreation, and spiritual events. There's even a beauty salon for haircuts or just a change of pace. Arlington Place offers additional services like respite care and adult foster care, along with adult home care and adult home health services, all managed by a dedicated care team that keeps track of assessments and visits. People communicate with staff using email or the "Chat Now" feature on their social media. A photo gallery gives a look at life in the community. Events and social opportunities help residents connect. The community values privacy and tries to make the space feel inviting and safe. Even though there's not a lot of extra detail provided, what stands out is the blend of essential services and a personal approach to senior care.

    People often ask...

    Arlington Place of St Joseph offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,220 per month.

    Arlington Place of St Joseph offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 21 16th Ave SE, St Joseph, MN 56374.

    No, Arlington Place of St Joseph does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number30726
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    11

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    10 Feb 2026Inspection
    Identified noncompliance with food service standards, fire protection/physical environment, and background checks.
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b)Minimum SS= F requirements; required food services
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a)Fire protection And Physical Environment
    • 144G.60 Subdivision 1Background studies required
    28 Aug 2024Inspection
    Found several state correction orders for food service, meal plan contracts, infection control, TB screening, fire safety, and medication storage.
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B)Food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13)(i)(A) and (C)Meal plan contracts and charges
    • 144G.41 Subd 3Infection control program
    • 144G.42 Subd 9Tuberculosis prevention and control
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f)Fire safety and evacuation planning
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications
    07 Jun 2023Complaint
    Identified a bed-rail entrapment incident where a resident's head was stuck between a bed rail and the mattress due to inadequate measurement and maintenance.
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a)Appropriate care and services
    • 144G.91 Subd. 8Freedom from maltreatment

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