Healing Homes Living Services is an assisted living community in St Paul, MN.
Information last verified:
83 Cook Avenue, St Paul, MN 55117
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.5 from 37 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Healing Homes Living Services
common20 reviews mention this
Residents describe a safe, welcoming space
Many residents describe the experience as safe and welcoming.
Across reviews, residents repeatedly mention feeling welcomed, safe, and comfortable, often using language tied to calm and support. Several also say they felt listened to and understood, with the people involved described as gentle and compassionate. One review stands out as negative on feeling welcomed, but most feedback is consistently positive about the atmosphere and support.
differentiator14 reviews mention this
Mental-health healing is a focus
Residents connect their experience to mental-health healing and trauma support.
Reviews describe the work as healing-focused, with multiple people referencing trauma and difficult emotional journeys. That lines up with the care services that include a mental wellness program, which is part of how support is offered. Residents also describe a therapeutic process aimed at shifting perspective and helping them feel better about what they are working through.
common7 reviews mention this
Professional, knowledgeable support
Residents often highlight professionalism and expertise.
Several reviews call out knowledge, professionalism, and the ability to help them move toward a better place. People describe the support as thoughtful and guided, including being able to discern where someone is and what they need next. In combination with the broader care framework (including assistance with daily activities and medication management), residents consistently frame the help as structured and competent.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Some low ratings are disputed
A couple reviews question the motives behind poor ratings.
Two reviews address the existence of low ratings and describe them as retaliatory rather than reflective of the service. Those comments suggest residents may see review content as disputed in a way that could affect interpretation. Even with that caveat, the overall set of reviews is strongly positive about feeling safe, supported, and helped.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (8 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Regions Hospital Burn Center (1.3 miles)
St Joseph's Hospital-St Paul (1.7 miles)
United Hospital Joint Relacement Center (2.2 miles)
St John's Hospital-Maplewood (5.1 miles)
University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Campus (6.2 miles)
Restaurants
Karen Thai food (1.5 miles)
The Bulldog Lowertown (1.8 miles)
McCarron's Pub and Grill (1.9 miles)
Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria (2 miles)
Citizen Supper Club (2 miles)
McDonald's (2.5 miles)
Bole' Ethiopian Cuisine (2.9 miles)
Places of Worship
Cathedral of St Paul (1.8 miles)
St Jerome Elementary School (1.9 miles)
St George Greek Orthodox Church (3 miles)
WW Studio (4.8 miles)
Transfiguration Catholic Church (5.9 miles)
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (6.2 miles)
Transportation
Union Depot (1.9 miles)
Minnesota State Fair Transit Hub (3.6 miles)
Parks
Como Park (2.4 miles)
Flicek Park (3 miles)
Central Park Playground (3.7 miles)
Acorn Park (3.8 miles)
Owasso Park (3.9 miles)
Harvest Park (4.3 miles)
Hazelwood Park (5 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Walgreens (4.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
Walgreens (4.4 miles)
Cafes
Groundswell (2.8 miles)
Starbucks (3.1 miles)
Roundtable Cof (4.6 miles)
Starbucks (6.2 miles)
Physicians
West Side Community Health Services (3.2 miles)
Dermatology Consultants P.A. (3.5 miles)
HealthPartners Clinic (3.8 miles)
Retina Center (3.8 miles)
Healthpartners Clinics (4.5 miles)
Parkway Family Physicians (4.8 miles)
HealthPartners Health Center for Women Clinic St Paul (5 miles)
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