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Marvella

822 Woodlawn Avenue, St Paul, MN 55116 · Map
Licensed for 88 residents · MARVELLA

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Marvella is a state-licensed independent living, assisted living, memory care community in St Paul, Minnesota. It is licensed for 88 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.

Independent LivingAlso assisted living, memory care
88 residentsLicensed capacity
State licensedAssisted living facility dementia care
$2,200 to $4,800/moTypical assisted living start in Minnesota, from 74 communities that publish prices

Prices

This community does not publish its prices.

Area costs

Assisted Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,200 to $4,800 a month. Based on 74 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.
Memory Care in Minnesota typically starts at $3,900 to $8,600 a month. Based on 40 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.
Independent Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,100 to $3,300 a month. Based on 37 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.

Lilisity’s independent report

What the public record shows

Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.

State inspections

1Substantiated investigations

Last evaluation: Nov 20, 2025. See the record

License

Active, 88 residents

Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 423531, current license dated Jan 26, 2026. Licensee MARVELLA.

Nearest emergency room

3.8 miles

M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center, rated 4 of 5 stars by CMS.

Side by side with nearby communities

The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.

CommunityDistanceLicensed capacityPublished starting priceLicenseInspection citations
Marvella this community88Not publishedActive1 substantiated
New Perspective Highland Park0.1 mi109$5,780/moActive0 substantiated
Point One Home Health0.6 mi5Not publishedActive0 substantiated
Restart, Minnehaha Avenue South0.9 mi9Not publishedActive1 substantiated
Caring Hearts Residential0.9 mi4Not publishedActive0 substantiated
State inspection record1 substantiated
Last evaluation
November 20, 2025
Evaluations on record
2
Investigations substantiated
1 kept 7 years
Inconclusive
0 kept 4 years
Unsubstantiated
0 kept 3 years

Most recent evaluation (November 20, 2025, state report ZLQ211)

MDH: “On November 17, 2025, through November 20, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider and the following correction orders are issued.”

Survey completed November 20, 2025: 5 correction orders

  • Tag 130: 144G.12, Subd. 1 Application for Licensure Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to meet the requirements of licensure by exceeding licensed resident capacity.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to meet the requirements of licensure by exceeding licensed resident capacity. This had the potential to affect all residents of the assisted living facility. [...]”

    Rule cited: “Each application for an assisted living facility license, including provisional and renewal applications, must include information sufficient to show that the applicant meets the requirements of licensure, including: (1) the business name and legal entity [...]”

  • Tag 510: 144G.41 Subd. 3 Infection control program Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days · fine: $500.00 assessed
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to establish and maintain an infection control program that complied with accepted health care, medical and nursing standards for infection control.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to establish and maintain an infection control program that complied with accepted health care, medical and nursing standards for infection control. The deficient practice had the potential to affect residents, employees, and visitors. [...]”

    Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must establish and maintain an infection control program that complies with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. [...]”

  • Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G.

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G. [...]”

    Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”

  • Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 1, isolated scope, scope/level letter A · correction period: Seven (7) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the physical

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G. [...]”

    Rule cited: “(4) keep the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents in accordance [...]”

  • Tag 1620: 144G.70 Subd. 2 (c-e) Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
    Details

    Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the

    MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted ongoing resident monitoring and reassessment, not to exceed 14 calendar days from the start of services and ongoing assessment not to exceed every 90 days for one of two residents (R1). [...]”

    Rule cited: “(a) Residents who are not receiving any assisted living services shall not be required to undergo an initial nursing assessment. [...]”

From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.

Food and beverage inspection (included in this report): No orders were issued for this inspection report.

Fines assessed by MDH

  • Tag 510 (144g.41 Subd. 3 - Infection Control Program): $500.00

Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $500.00.

Earlier evaluations (1)
  • November 10, 2023: report R2MF11 · 5 correction orders
    Details

    Survey completed November 10, 2023: 5 correction orders

    • Tag 130: 144G.12, Subd. 1 Application for Licensure Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to meet the requirements of licensure for the provisional assisted living (AL) license they possessed.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to meet the requirements of licensure for the provisional assisted living (AL) license they possessed. The license indicated a total capacity of 88, however there was potential for 102 residents. [...]”

      Rule cited: “Each application for an assisted living facility license, including provisional and renewal applications, must include information sufficient to show that the applicant meets the requirements of licensure, including: (1) the business name and legal entity [...]”

    • Tag 510: 144G.41 Subd. 3 Infection control program Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to establish and maintain an effective infection control program to comply with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to establish and maintain an effective infection control program to comply with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. The licensee failed to ensure direct care staff appropriately gloved and performed adequate hand hygiene (HH) for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E). [...]”

      Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must establish and maintain an infection control program that complies with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. [...]”

    • Tag 1370: 144G.61 Subd. 2 (a) Training and evaluation of unlicensed personn Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure training and competency to include all required content was completed for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E).

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure training and competency to include all required content was completed for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E). [...]”

      Rule cited: “(a) Training and competency evaluations for all unlicensed personnel must include the following: (1) documentation requirements for all services provided; (2) reports of changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor designated by the facility; (3) [...]”

    • Tag 1440: 144G.62 Subd. 4 Supervision of staff providing delegated nurs Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure direct supervision of staff performing delegated tasks was provided within 30 calendar days after the date on which the individual began working for the licensee, for one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure direct supervision of staff performing delegated tasks was provided within 30 calendar days after the date on which the individual began working for the licensee, for one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP)-E. [...]”

      Rule cited: “(a) Staff who perform delegated nursing or therapy tasks must be supervised by an appropriate licensed health professional or a registered nurse according to the assisted living facility's policy where the services are being provided to verify that the work [...]”

    • Tag 1890: 144G.71 Subd. 20 Prescription drugs Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were maintained bearing the original prescription label with legible information, including the expiration date for time sensitive medications, for one of three residents (R1).

      MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were maintained bearing the original prescription label with legible information, including the expiration date for time sensitive medications, for one of three residents (R1). [...]”

      Rule cited: “A prescription drug, prior to being set up for immediate or later administration, must be kept in the original container in which it was dispensed by the pharmacy bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration or [...]”

    From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance; MDH granted the assisted living license; no immediate fines.

Substantiated investigations (state reports)

  • February 28, 2025 · report HL394446742M · MDH finding: Substantiated, individual responsibility
    Details

    Allegation, as written: “The alleged perpetrator (AP), a facility staff member financially exploited resident #1 and resident #2. The AP used resident #1's credit card and made unapproved charges and took resident #1's wedding ring. Resident #2 was financially exploited when the AP took $40.00 from the resident.”

    “The Minnesota Department of Health determined financial exploitation was substantiated.”

    “The AP was responsible for the maltreatment.”

    Summary: MDH looked into an allegation and found: financial exploitation substantiated (individual responsibility).

    MDH’s conclusion, as written: “The Minnesota Department of Health determined financial exploitation was substantiated. The AP was responsible for the maltreatment. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered resident #1 and resident #4 had charges made on their credit card that totaled almost $5,000.00 from vendors used by the AP including apartment rent. Although resident #1 lost a wedding ring and cash, and resident #2, resident #3, resident #4 had cash taken from them, it could not be determined if the AP took the wedding ring and cash because of the uncertain time frame of the incidents, no witnesses, and the number of people that had access to the resident's apartments.”

    Action taken by facility: “The facility completed an internal investigation, notified the police and suspended the AP. The AP is no longer employed by the facility.”

    Action taken by MDH: “The facility was issued a correction order regarding the vulnerable adult's right to be free from maltreatment.”

    Survey completed January 27, 2025: 1 correction order

    • Tag 2360: 144G.91 Subd. 8 Freedom from maltreatment
      Details

      Summary: MDH found the facility failed to ensure two of four residents reviewed (R1 and R4) was free from maltreatment.

      MDH’s finding, as written: “The facility failed to ensure two of four residents reviewed (R1 and R4) was free from maltreatment. Findings include: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a determination maltreatment occurred, and an individual person was responsible for the maltreatment, in connection with incidents which occurred at the facility. Please refer to the public maltreatment report for details.”

      Rule cited: “Residents have the right to be free from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; neglect; financial exploitation; and all forms of maltreatment covered under the Vulnerable Adults Act.”

What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)

Level 1: “a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety”

Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”

Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”

Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”

Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”

Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.

What these terms mean

MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”

“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”

For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).

Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.

MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 88 residents; larger communities are evaluated and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, data as of September 28, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.

License and ownershipActive license, licensee MARVELLA
License type
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
License number
423531
License status
Active
Current license dated
2026-01-26
Licensed capacity
88
Licensee
MARVELLA
Administrator/Authorized Agent
Mark Pederson

Source: Minnesota state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.

Administrator/Authorized Agent name from the Minnesota licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.

Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota, and other programs

How Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota

  • Elderly Waiver (EW), customized living services. Minnesota's Elderly Waiver, part of Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid), can pay for "customized living" services, and a provider of those services must hold an assisted living license (or meet certain exceptions). You must qualify for Medical Assistance and need a nursing-home level of care. (state page)

Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.

Location and nearby careNearest hospital 3.8 mi, nursing home 0.6 mi, pharmacy 0.4 mi
Nearest hospital with an emergency room
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center, Minneapolis. 3.8 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
Nearest Medicare nursing home
MN Veterans Home Minneapolis, Minneapolis. 0.6 miles away, straight line.
Nearest home health agency office
Caremate Home Health Care Inc, Saint Paul. 2.0 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
Nearest pharmacy
Walgreens. 0.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
Area
USDA classes ZIP code 55116 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
Dialysis within 15 miles
Davita Highland Park Dialysis, Saint Paul, 2.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita University Dialysis Unit Riverside, Saint Paul, 3.7 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
U Of Mn Med Ctr, Fairview - Dialysis, Minneapolis, 3.8 miles away, straight line
Hospice
24 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55116.
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice, office in Saint Paul, 2.4 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Sholom Hospice, office in Saint Paul, 2.9 miles away, straight line
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC, office in Saint Paul, 3.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Nearest geriatric medicine practice
Fairview Health Services, Saint Paul. 2.9 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.

Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.

Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively moderate; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas

Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.

Flood zone
Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall: relatively moderate. By hazard: inland flooding relatively moderate, wildfire very low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively high, earthquake very low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)

A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.

Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record

Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.

  1. The state recorded a finding in February 2025. What was it, and how was it fixed?
  2. The current license dates from 2026. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
  3. What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
  4. How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
  5. What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
  6. How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
  7. How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
  8. What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
  9. What fees are charged at move-in?
  10. How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
What we checked12 public sources we searched, with dates

Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.

SourceData as ofWhat we found
Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection recordsSep 28, 2026See above
U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour casesOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016Oct 15, 2026Nothing on record
FEMA flood mapSee above
USDA wildfire riskApr 15, 2026Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low
FEMA National Risk IndexSee above
CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmaciesSee above
HUD Multifamily Properties - AssistedJul 6, 2026Nothing on record
State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory)Sep 20, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Hospice - General InformationAug 19, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Home Health Care AgenciesMay 27, 2026Nothing on record
The community’s own websiteNo plain statements of services found
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Marvella provide?

Marvella is licensed by the state of Minnesota for independent living, assisted living, memory care in St Paul, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 88 residents.

Does Lilisity rate Marvella?

No. We publish state licensing details for Marvella but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.

How much does Marvella cost?

Assisted Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,200 to $4,800 a month. Based on 74 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Marvella does not publish its prices.

How do I contact Marvella?

Use Marvella's website, preshomes.org/living-options/find-a-community/marvella, or visit at 822 Woodlawn Avenue, St Paul, MN 55116.

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