Lyngblomsten Services

    1415 Almond Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.3ยท11 reviews

    Kind staff, better health, peace

    I placed my mom in this lakefront, apartment-style facility and have been very pleased. The staff are kind, loving and responsive, the care team is amazing - my mom is healthier, more mobile and in better spirits - and the dining room is inviting with plenty of appetizing, varied food. The building is neat and well-kept, the view is beautiful, and it's given our family real peace of mind.

    Loved one of 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
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.27ยท(11)

    Overall rating

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

      1.9
    • Staff

      2.0
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Friendly, communicative staff
    • Kind and responsive caregiving team
    • Clean, well-maintained interiors
    • Inviting dining room with varied menu
    • Ample food portions
    • Lakefront location with scenic views
    • Apartment-style living options
    • Recent common-area renovations
    • Church-sponsored organizational affiliation
    • Examples of successful rehabilitation and improved mobility
    • Family peace of mind

    Cons

    • Inconsistent nursing responsiveness
    • Understaffing and high caregiver turnover
    • Limited English proficiency among frontline staff
    • Gaps in medication and tubeโ€‘feeding administration processes
    • Inadequate wound-care and complex-medical capability
    • Outsourced therapy with inconsistent quality and engagement
    • Variable special-diet accommodation in kitchen operations
    • Room-temperature control and HVAC inconsistencies
    • Small resident rooms and dated in-room decor
    • Insufficient supervisory presence and staff training
    • Perceived poor value relative to pricing

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present a mixed picture. Many families praise friendly, attentive caregivers, a clean and recently refreshed environment, and a pleasant lakefront setting with apartment-style units. At the same time, several families raised significant concerns about clinical consistency, communication barriers, and operational reliability that prospective residents should evaluate closely.

    Care quality and clinical services: Clinical feedback is uneven. Some families described clear improvements in mobility and well-being under the facilityโ€™s care, and physical spaces for therapy and rehabilitation have produced positive outcomes for some residents. However, other accounts point to gaps in nursing responsiveness, delays and process weaknesses around medication and tube-feeding administration, and suboptimal wound care and complex-medical capability. Reviewers also noted that the facility may not be fully equipped to manage advanced cardiac or highly complex medical needs. Outsourced occupational and physical therapy services are in use; families described variable therapist engagement and repetitive therapy approaches.

    Staff, communication, and supervision: Interactions with direct-care staff are frequently described as warm and communicative, with specific caregivers noted as kind and responsive. Counterbalancing that, there are recurring concerns about limited English proficiency among some frontline staff creating communication challenges, variable tone or engagement from certain clinicians, and evidence of insufficient supervisory coverage. Reviewers mention high turnover and difficulty retaining aides, and some families perceive training and supervision gaps that affect day-to-day care consistency.

    Dining, special diets, and activities: The dining room and food offerings receive generally positive comments about variety, presentation, and portion sizes, and an inviting dining atmosphere is noted. That said, several families cautioned that kitchen operations can be inconsistent in accommodating complex or medically restricted diets, and there can be delays or wait times around meal service. The facilityโ€™s church affiliation contributes to the cultural identity of the community and may inform available spiritual or community activities.

    Facilities and environment: The propertyโ€™s location and common-area renovations are strengths: scenic lake views and updated public spaces are frequently cited. In-unit living is described as apartment-style but with smaller rooms and some dated in-room fixtures and decor. Some reviewers reported issues with room temperature control and suggested variability in HVAC performance.

    Management and notable patterns: Management perception is mixed โ€” some families express confidence and peace of mind, while others describe dissatisfaction with leadership presence and responsiveness. Cost is perceived by some as high relative to the consistency of clinical services and oversight. Given the variation in experiences, prospective residents and families should perform targeted due diligence: tour multiple room types, ask for current staffing ratios and turnover data, review clinical protocols for wound care and tube feeding, inquire about language capabilities among direct-care staff, and request details about therapy contractors and special-diet procedures. These steps can help clarify whether the facilityโ€™s strengths align with an individual residentโ€™s clinical and social needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

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    Lyngblomsten Services is located at 1415 Almond Ave, St Paul, MN, 55108.

    About Lyngblomsten Services

    Lyngblomsten Services runs two main campuses in Minnesota, one in Como Park and one in Lino Lakes, offering care and housing for older adults since 1906 with a strong Christian nonprofit mission focused on compassion and dignity. People can find a wide range of living options here, including independent apartments, assisted living for those who need daily help, a skilled nursing Care Center, specialized memory care, and even subsidized and market-rate housing at both locations. The community has pet-friendly policies that let residents bring small dogs and cats up to 20 pounds with a deposit, and there's support to help new residents move in and settle. The Heritage apartments and Lyngblomsten apartments give folks choices of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rentals, while off-campus cottages and townhomes are available as well, and lease terms include month-to-month and required security deposits.

    This community includes amenities like in-building laundry, linen services, underground parking, guest rooms, a library, on-site Wi-Fi, activity rooms, arts room, barber and beauty salon, walking paths, and space for community events or spiritual activities, plus regular transportation and grocery delivery options. Dining rooms serve meals all day, with diets to fit allergies or diabetes, plus housekeeping and laundry service to take care of chores. Lyngblomsten has a quiet care response system, emergency call systems, and 24-hour supervision in assisted living and the Care Center, making sure support is always nearby, and they help with medicine, bathing, dressing, moving around, and more for people who need it, whether it's for rehab, long-term, or short-term stays. They have respite care to help families and short stay programs, like The Gathering, so caregivers can get a break, and special programs for people with Parkinson's or those needing palliative or secure memory care.

    Lyngblomsten aims to create a sense of community and belonging, with social activities, movie nights, community news, and connection to churches, senior centers, and area health resources. They encourage everyone-residents, families, and employees-to make choices, stay included, and live with a sense of purpose while staying as independent as possible. The staff supports each person with dignity and person-centered care, and programs like the Care Ministry Network, the Parish Nurse Network, and caregiver resources reach beyond the campus to help older adults who still live in their own homes. There's a focus on accessible building features so people can get around easily, and they accept Medicaid and Medicare for those who need financial help. They support spiritual wellness and value the whole person, encouraging staff to grow and think creatively, and involve family, volunteers, and community groups to help build a welcoming place where people can age in place, moving between different types of care as their needs change.

    People often ask...

    Lyngblomsten Services offers assisted living, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    Yes, Lyngblomsten Services allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1415 Almond Ave, St Paul, MN 55108.

    No, Lyngblomsten Services 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.

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