Mary Blanchard
Jul 2026
The employees treat the residents like family. It’s a wonderful place.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Church related
- Certified beds
- 225
- Inspections
- View history (39 citations)
- Campus setting
- Combined nursing, transitional care, and apartments on one campus
- Community program
- Group respite program for early- to mid-stage memory loss
- Affiliation
- Christian nonprofit organization, not a for-profit chain
- Special population support
- Support services for deaf or hard-of-hearing residents
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Lyngblomsten Care Center draws a wide mix of reviews, with many families praising the compassionate, family-like care their loved ones received in skilled nursing, transitional care, and memory care. However, a notable number of reviewers describe serious lapses in care, including unanswered call buttons, communication breakdowns, and hygiene issues, suggesting inconsistent staffing quality across shifts and departments.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and compassionate by many
- Strong reputation for transitional/rehab care outcomes
- Dedicated memory care unit for residents
- On-site amenities like hair salon and snack shop
- Support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents
- Physical and occupational therapy praised by patients
The Bad
- Multiple reports of slow or unanswered call button response
- Several reviewers cite understaffing, especially evenings
- Multiple accounts of neglect, poor hygiene, or medication issues
- One report of a rude, dismissive front-desk phone experience
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Lyngblomsten Care Center is a senior living community in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 113 reviews.
About Lyngblomsten Care Center
Lyngblomsten Care Center is part of Lyngblomsten, a Christian nonprofit organization that has been serving older adults and their families for more than a century through healthcare, housing, and community-based services. The organization provides a continuum of care designed to nurture the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, as adults move through the later years of life.
The St. Paul campus is located in the quaint, residential Como Park neighborhood and offers multiple housing options alongside its care services. On this campus, residents and families can access market-rate and subsidized senior rental apartments, 24-hour skilled nursing care, and transitional care, allowing for a range of support depending on individual needs.
Care at Lyngblomsten is described as person-centered, with an emphasis on respecting individual choices, promoting dignity, and supporting residents through careful listening and partnership with their loved ones. The organization also fosters an environment for compassionate caregiving, innovative thinking, and ongoing problem-solving to meet residents' needs.
Beyond direct care, Lyngblomsten offers community-based programs, including a group respite program for adults with early- to mid-stage memory loss, and maintains connections with volunteers, donors, and area congregations who support its mission of compassionate care for older adults.
Types of Care at Lyngblomsten Care Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Lyngblomsten Care Center
4.3overall · 113 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (113)
TheMcGeeTwins
Jun 2026
My grandpa received terrible care there. Most of them did not speak fluent english. My grandpa was not washed that well. And many more things.
Malena Marschinke
May 2026
Wonderful care for our love ones!
Susan
May 2026
Called their main line and got the worst attitude from the person answering. Treated me like I should have already known the answer to my question and I was a huge inconvenience to her. This doesn't even deserve 1 star.
Vickie Vogt
Apr 2026
Very nice. Attentive employees.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 39 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jun 5, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Meet other general requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 28, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 28, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 18, 2025
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 28, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 18, 2025
Aug 29, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2024
May 21, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2024
Feb 16, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2023
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2023
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 3, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2023
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 3, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Lyngblomsten Care Center offer?
Lyngblomsten Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
How much does Lyngblomsten Care Center cost?
Lyngblomsten Care Center has not published its pricing. For context, communities in SAINT PAUL that publish rates start around $3,298 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Where is Lyngblomsten Care Center located?
Lyngblomsten Care Center is located at 1415 ALMOND AVENUE in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota.
What do families say about Lyngblomsten Care Center?
Lyngblomsten Care Center draws a wide mix of reviews, with many families praising the compassionate, family-like care their loved ones received in skilled nursing, transitional care, and memory care. However, a notable number of reviewers describe serious lapses in care, including unanswered call buttons, communication breakdowns, and hygiene issues, suggesting inconsistent staffing quality across shifts and departments.
How did Lyngblomsten Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Lyngblomsten Care Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 39 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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